Snakes in The Villages??
 

Ok, so we saw the villages and we are ready to buy but, one thing I really need to know. Are there snakes in the Villages?? I'm not talking about lawyers or ***********, or Amway sales persons, I mean the real thing. If I walk around my yard in my bare feet any chance I'll see a snake?? Thanks!

I've only seen one...********************

Yep... most are small and harmless. Usua;;y they are not out in the open. They like ot hide in tight places so I don't think you'll ever step on one in your yard. And there really isn't that many. I may see a couple a year.

There are a few, but they aren't nearly as dangerous as snow snakes.

least of your worries
 

the snakes are the least of your worries,, the grass here is very coarse and difficult to push a mower thru and the one thing you will not like is walking in your bare feet thru it.. it is difficult enough to with your shoes on .. if you have the zoysia grass that is a tad bit better but not much.. what is called grass here is considered water grass weeds up north.

The only ones I've seen are the black snakes which keep the lizards, voles, mice, and other garden creatures in check. Not aggressive at all, and if you see one it will probably be going away from you as fast as it can. Size and habits are like the common garter snake up North. Friendly and useful and not overly large.

Was warned about water moccasins over at Stone Crest golf course so have to believe there may be an occasional one in The Villages too. But I have only seen one smaller snake maybe the size of a garter snake and black in color.
I wouldn't be too concerned.

Been here about 6 months and just happened to see my first snake Sunday evening. It was a fair sized, harmless garter snake just outside one of the hazards with rocks and tall grass on the Bonita Pass course. I'll be a little more vigilant from now on.

I understand your concern. I always thought Florida was overrun with snakes and spiders. My mom moved to Zephyrhills, she lived on a half acre of property and, even though she was terrifed of snakes and spiders she never had a problem with either. I never heard of her seeing a snake and only once heard about a large spider. The Villages are so well landscaped and taken care of I am losing my fear of moving to Florida...as a matter of fact, I can't wait. (by the way, mom (and I) are always barefoot!)

Yikes!!!
 

I hate snakes!!! Thanks for the info!!!

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I'm with you in HATING snakes!!! I've not personally seen one (yet) though the neighbor's have. One thing we were told by the Villages Newcomer's info meeting..."Do NOT go into the tall grass while golfing...if you think your ball is in it..leave it"!!!! They also said the taller grass by the water hazards isn't a good place to rustle in as there can be the poisonous snakes in there.

It's true that bare-foot walking in the yards isn't like 'up north'. The grass here isn't soft at all but coarse and spikey feeling.

If I were you I wouldn't worry about walking barefoot over snakes, lawyers, *********, Amway sales persons, coarse grass, etc. Enjoy!!....right up to the time you step on a colony of fire ants (aka **********)....

A picture is worth....
 

I honestly do not see many, but this is a classic...

http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/...v/DSC00293.jpg

Barefoot and fire ants are not a good combo. I never wear shoes at home outside but here I don't go without, grass is different and the ants scare me