The Apalachicola kingsnake is one of the 46 native snake species that reside here in Florida. Of these species, only 6 are venomous. Although the Apalachicola king snake is not venomous, when threatened, it often acts like a rattlesnake by flattening its head and shaking its tail. Instead of using venom to immobilizes it prey, this snake is a constrictor which uses its muscles to constrict or squeeze its prey to death before eating. They are not harmful to humans and will only attack when they feel threatened. Most adult Apalachicola kingsnakes are about 36-48 inches (90-122 cm) in total length. Their color varies between individuals, but these are different from other king snake species as they have a lighter color. These snakes have a broad diet that includes small mammals, birds and their eggs, amphibians, lizards and turtles and their eggs. They are called king snakes because they eat other snakes, including venomous ones they are immune to. These snakes are found in the eastern and central parts of the Florida panhandle primarily in the eastern Apalachicola lowlands south of Telogia Creek. In this range, they can be found in various ecosystems including the scrub, pinelands, hardwood hammocks, cypress strands, prairies, marshes, estuaries, and along the edges of streams and canals.