Clearwater Marine Aquarium is full of all sorts of exciting animals! From a Florida Kingsnake to sea turtles, there are a number of different creatures that are worth learning about.
Where to See
Florida Kingsnake
Florida Kingsnake
(Lampropeltis, getula floridana)
- AVERAGE SIZE
- 36-48 In
- HABITAT
- Florida’s Prairies, Marshes, Scrubs, and Estuaries
- DIET
- Other non-venomous and venomous snakes, mice, birds, amphibians, eggs and insects
- LIFESPAN
- 5-20+ years
- RANGE
- Florida peninsula
Conservation Efforts:
Florida kingsnakes are threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation and urbanization, predation, vehicle strikes, and pet trade harvest.
How You Can Help:
By doing things such as educating ourselves and others, making ethical decisions surrounding wildlife, and using our voices to support vulnerable species, we can ensure animals like the Florida kingsnake are preserved!