"Venomous Snakes Seek Shelter: Florida Homes Become Their New Habitat"

Heavy rain in Florida has driven venomous snakes, including Agkistrodon piscivorus, to seek shelter in homes, posing new risks for residents in Brevard County, Florida.

• Increased rainfall along Floridas Space Coast has led to a surge in sightings of venomous snake species, alarming residents in Brevard County, Florida.
• The Agkistrodon piscivorus, commonly known as the cottonmouth, has been reported more frequently as these snakes flee their flooded habitats for drier areas.
• Residents in Brevard County, Florida, have expressed concern over snake encounters in their yards, as heavy flood conditions push these reptiles into suburban areas.