Are There Venomous Snakes at WDW?

Feralpeg · Nov 16, 2014

I live within a couple of miles of WDW property. I've lived here over ten years. In that time, I've seen many snakes, but no venomous ones. The majority of the ones I see are black racers. They are harmless. There are venomous snakes in the area, but I've never seen one. Of course, I don't go poking around in brush or near the water. Occasionally, we will hear on the news that someone in the area was bitten by a pygmy rattler.

If you stay on the paths and don't reach in the bushes or brush, you'll be fine.

Feralpeg · Nov 16, 2014

BrerRabbit66 said:
Saw a black snake at CBR in August along the walking path to the Port Royale bus stop.....it was DEAD. it was there for several days decomposing. I hate snakes! However, I was more concerned about the three 4ft tall birds that followed my DH and I to our car. They were pretty and just curious but a little freaky since they were almost as tall as me.

They had to be sand cranes. They are very social birds. If you speak to them, they will follow you. I love those birds!

Zooshoveller · Nov 16, 2014

BrerRabbit66 said:
Saw a black snake at CBR in August along the walking path to the Port Royale bus stop.....it was DEAD. it was there for several days decomposing. I hate snakes! However, I was more concerned about the three 4ft tall birds that followed my DH and I to our car. They were pretty and just curious but a little freaky since they were almost as tall as me.

Sandhill cranes scare me way more than a snake. LOL

manning · Nov 17, 2014

moon said:
Disney uses snakes to keep the rodent population down?...Disney?

No wonder I haven't seen Mickey lately.

Prince_Hawkins · Apr 12, 2019

So when I finally do get to visit WDW, what precautions should I take (to make sure there are no snakes in my room), before and after I've actually checked into the resort?

Soldier's*Sweeties · Apr 12, 2019

Prince_Hawkins said:
So when I finally do get to visit WDW, what precautions should I take (to make sure there are no snakes in my room), before and after I've actually checked into the resort?

None.
Just stay on the designated walking paths. You’ll be fine.

goofy4tink · Apr 12, 2019

Prince_Hawkins said:
So when I finally do get to visit WDW, what precautions should I take (to make sure there are no snakes in my room), before and after I've actually checked into the resort?

Over 60 WDW stays, never had a snake in my room, not even one of those little lizard guys! I've seen black racers several times though, but they're harmless (well, providing you don't have a heart attack when seeing one!)
Yes, there was a situation where a snake was happily living in the sliding door valance. But, that was a loooong time ago. If it makes you feel better, check the valance when you get to your room. Believe me, snakes don't want to be near you either!!!
As far as being outside, as already noted, stay on the walkways. I've come across a black racer (water snake) at SSR down by the golf shop area. He was just trying to get across the walkway. He sure did move a lot faster when my friend saw him and started screaming like a banshee!!!!. Saw one curled up, sunning himself along the walkway between BW and DHS. Even had one swim by me at Typhoon Lagoon..that was a bit disconcerting. I've heard of them getting bothered when a water ride has to be evacuated.

Basically, just stay where you're supposed to be. Don't go reaching into any bushes. When I play mini-golf down there, if my ball goes into the bushes, it stays there...I get a new one!!!!!

FlightlessDuck · Apr 12, 2019

https://owlcation.com/stem/6-Most-Dangerous-Snakes-in-Florida

yesdnil · Apr 12, 2019

Skywise said:
Does Kaa count? Is he still a meet and greet?

Kaa is a constrictor, so he wouldn't be venomous

BrianL · Apr 12, 2019

What about the infamous "Space Mountain Ceiling Snakes?"

For those who don't know, an old DISboards legend centers around a claim of snakes falling into a ride vehicle of Space Mountain. This is generally considered to be unfounded for those worried.

TipsyTraveler · Apr 12, 2019

Prince_Hawkins said:
So when I finally do get to visit WDW, what precautions should I take (to make sure there are no snakes in my room), before and after I've actually checked into the resort?

Call ahead and request a No Snakes Room. There’s no guarantee you’ll get it, but they’ll add a note to your reservation and do their best to accommodate you.

rajak73 · Apr 12, 2019

Prince_Hawkins said:
So when I finally do get to visit WDW, what precautions should I take (to make sure there are no snakes in my room), before and after I've actually checked into the resort?

Like TipsyTraveler said, just have them add a "no snakes room" to your reservations, has worked for me at the campground requesting "no snakes campsite"

Dan Murphy · Apr 12, 2019

RedAngie · Apr 12, 2019

At the rest area on I-4 between Orlando and Tampa there are signs warning of venomous snakes in the area. So of course DH had to go to the end of the grassy area and start looking into the woods. :sad2:

Cornish Lad · Apr 12, 2019

Last September we saw a yard long snake on the pool deck that is outside of the laundry at POR - no expert so wouldn't know what it was or if it was dangerous - we all just gave it space to disappear into the undergrowth - saw a similar but much smaller one later in POFQ just on the sidewalk outside of Block 2.

Minnesota! · Apr 12, 2019

We have seen one at Ak, under a bench, and last November, one was going across the sidewalk, in the evening, right by where you come out by Simba's Cubhouse at AKL. Another guest shooed him along - but he went right up by where the rooms/patios were. One of the reasons we ask to be on the highest floor..

Also, a bartender at AKL was bit one day by a cottonmouth that found its way into the bar. What a way to start your shift...

Cannot_Wait_4Disney · Apr 12, 2019

I ran into a particularly pesky snake at CBR.

SC Minnie · Apr 12, 2019

I know of one instance where a snake got into a room on the first floor. The guest left their sliding door open for hours and ended up with a roommate.

BrianL · Apr 12, 2019

I was on the Jungle Cruise and there was a huge python hanging from a tree! I suppose that doesn't really count though because pythons are non-venomous.

DeniseJH · Apr 12, 2019

BrianL said:
What about the infamous "Space Mountain Ceiling Snakes?"

For those who don't know, an old DISboards legend centers around a claim of snakes falling into a ride vehicle of Space Mountain. This is generally considered to be unfounded for those worried.

GENERALLY considered to be unfounded? :scared:

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