The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has received at least a dozen credible rainbow snake sightings since it sought the public's assistance in documenting the elusive reptiles. FWC ...

The elusive rainbow snake, scientifically known as Farancia erytrogramma, is a nonvenomous species, whose population has declined in recent decades, according to the FWC. Their populations have been ...

Florida is plagued by invasive creatures, but it’s the native rainbow snake that state officials are asking people to report on sight. The reason: The snakes are increasingly tough to find, giving ...

The striking reptile, with its iridescent black or violet-blue scales, hasn't been seen in some areas of Florida since 1952 Pierson Hill and Kevin Enge/Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...

Rainbow snakes have become increasingly rare in Florida and the state is seeking the public’s help in finding the remaining populations. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission photo Florida ...