The pygmy rattlesnakes are not aggressive as stated in another post. Look up all Florida snakes at Florida Snakes in google search. They have pictures of all snakes poisonous and non.

Thanks Lucko - my sister keeps sending me pics of snakes and alligators hoping I won't move. We are trying to sell our house in MA -wanna get outta here before the winter!!!! We are coming snakes or no snakes.

I love the stories about snakes in the Villages. Great stuff to pass arround on the golf course when your ball goes in the reeds. That way I can muck arround to my hearts content and pick up all the balls that are left by people scared of snakes.

In 10 years I have seen only three snakes, all harmless, and quite anxious to flee.

If you see one outside leave it alone and it will simply disappear. If you manage to get one in your Lanai there are propbably some friendly neighbors who will be glad to sweep it out with a broom. I know that I would gladly help just for the fun.