This snake is known for its striking black body, crisscrossed with vivid yellow bands running along its length. Adult mangrove snakes can reach up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) long, making them one of ...

This is Martin County's first Florida Champion Tree. St. Lucie County has one and Indian River County has seven. See the list ...

Mangrove pit vipers ... with a blunt snout and smooth scales with an impressive purple-black gloss. The snake grows up to approximately 19 cm long, with the tail measuring 2.8 cm.