One of four species of venomous snakes in South Florida, the irritable Eastern diamondback is known for its trademark rattle that warns would-be attackers or passers-by to stay away. The Eastern diamondback also weighs in as the heaviest and largest snake in the Americas.
The 113-mile (181-kilometer) drive on Highway 1 from mainland Florida to Key West induces sensory overload with tidal flats and teal waters dotted by distant islands.
Egrets, saw grass, and mangroves are counted as part of the unique mix of wildlife that lives in the Everglades National Park. The park covers just one-fifth of the 'Glades, dubbed the River of Grass.
