Kenneth L. Krysko photo.
Eastern Ribbon Snake, Thamnophis sauritus sauritus
The ribbon snake is an inhabitant of Fort Matanzas National Monument's dunes meadows and slash pine and bay tree woodlands. In other parts of Florida, the ribbon snake is common around ponds and wet areas. It is active during the day and is often seen basking in shrubs or gliding through the grass in search of prey.
