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Environment

Shake, rattle and crawl, who’s that critter? Spotlighting Florida’s native snakes

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Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State.As the weather continues to warm, a growing number of species are on the move, meaning interactions with humans are increasingly common.