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new to Ocala ,wondering what i might encounter here in S.W. Marion County "Ocala" Fl.below i saw a southern Hognose and plenty of racers ,there are rumors of big black snakes(Indigos?)

The habitat shows that Indigos could flourish there, but I have never been lucky enough to spot one. Some of the coachwhips can reach lengths over nine feet, and also be very dark in coloration(no not indigo "blue".

Hey the rain is coming go find some herps and tell US what you have in the area take some pics

peace,
Ian Daviss

Thanx Ian, for the replies, your knowledge and responce is appreciated.Chris

I hunt alot in central florida but I never find snakes in sandpine scrub or peppertree fields, so if you do find something let us all know because ocala national forest is 100% sandpine scrub. If it's still dry (no rain) hunt along swamp edges or intermediate ground before noon or at sunset...JB

it is sand and Black Jack oaks ,pines ,palmetto,oaks, blackberrys and dry. like i said all ive found till yesterday was racers,i did see a brown tail race away into the scrub i beleive was a coachwhip

Grab a 4WD and start cruising. There are many different landscapes/terrains to hunt through-out Ocala. You've never seen swamps in Ocala? 100% sandpine scrub? Head off the beaten track with a full tank of gas, and discover what Ocala really has to offer. You will find alot more!

Peace,
Ian Daviss

sorry ian I've never been to ocala but was told It was all sandpine scrub and have avioded it for decaced for that reason. I have and atlas that says it too. but good luck and let us know what is to be found there .JB

Ian i have a 250 Quad Runner by suzuki i cruz the neighborhood now which is 4wd terrain.There are some semi-dried lakes (sloughs)and found a small pond with lillys one turtle(i saw) and a racer cruising the shoreline one afternoon. Chris" ill be back" thanks....................

Fl coachwhips can reach 9ft. I dont beleive that, please post a pic of a large one.

I have a pic of a 100" but you cant tell scale and It was from 15 years ago I'll look for it but thats 4" over 8 foot so ....JB

Cool, id love to see it and any other large Fl snakes.

heres a link to all my snake pics and all 30 or so are floridas big snakes and a few of H. simus and S. kings...
clubphoto JB's snake pics

Well, being in the Ocala area gives you possibilities of many different snakes. Some are abundant others rare.
A partial list would include:
S.black racer
E. coachwhip
E. garter.
peninsula ribbon
FL water
FL green water
brown water
rough green snake
pine woods
s. ringneck
crowned snake
scarlet snake
scarlet king
yellow rat
red rat
edb
pigmy
coral
cottonmouth
mud snake
swamp snakes
e. hognose
s. hognose
FL pine
E. indigo
FL king
short-tailed snake

Start checking them off!!!
and remember to post pics.
:Mark
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Thanx Mark ,see you in Orlando or daytona,Chris