Are there rattlesnakes on Rattlesnake key?
Are there rattlesnakes on Rattlesnake key? Most likely not. Although some say rattlesnakes can be found there, others say the island is named for its shape, which resembles a rattlesnake head with open jaws.
Are there pythons in the Keys?
“This species can be captured and humanely killed year-round and without a permit or hunting license on 25 Commission-managed lands in south Florida.” Pythons are found regularly in the Keys, especially in Key Largo in the Upper Keys.
Are there monkeys in the Keys?
Rhesus macaques introduced to the Florida Keys in the 1970s destroyed red mangroves, leading to massive vegetation loss and shoreline erosion. These macaques were subsequently removed from the Keys in 1990 and 2000. The core population of rhesus macaques is in central Florida around the Silver River.