Upland Snake Conservation Initiative
Jeff Holmes and David Steen, Co-chairs
Eastern Indigo Snake
The Upland Snake Conservation Initiative (USCI) evolved from the Gopher Tortoise Council's Rattlesnake Conservation Committee, which no longer exists. The USCI will address many issues and research needs concerning southeastern upland snakes. Along with the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, many other unique upland snakes are in peril within the southeastern United States. While efforts will include all upland snakes, emphasis will be placed on the following rare and endangered southeastern species: eastern indigo snake; southern hognose snake; eastern coachwhip; short-tailed snake; northern, Florida and black pine snakes.
Jeff and David encourage anyone interested in the conservation, education or research needs of southeastern upland snakes to contact them directly.
Kingsnake Conservation and Investigation of Declines
In recent years, Common Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis getula) have virtually disappeared from much of their range in Florida, southern Georgia, and southeastern Alabama. Read More
Educational Materials:
Venomous snake brochure for Southeast US
Canebrake Rattlesnake fact sheet (PDF document)
Coachwhip fact sheet (PDF document)
Eastern Indigo Snake fact sheet (PDF document)
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake fact sheet (PDF document)
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake brochure
Mole King Snake fact sheet (PDF document)
North American Coral Snake fact sheet (PDF document)
Pigmy Rattlesnake fact sheet (PDF document)
Pine Snake fact sheet (PDF document)
Short-tailed Snake fact sheet (PDF document)
Southern Hognose Snake fact sheet (PDF document)