Well, there's black rats in north Florida, but not even as far south as central Florida....
Indigos are black, but they're not thin... very thick-bodied snake, and glossy.
My guess, is that it's our most common of Florida snakes (or at least most common suburban snake...) the black racer... coluber constrictor....
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/herpetology/fl-guide/Colubercpriapus.htm
Highly defensive (easiest way to catch them is to corner them and put your hand down... they actually catch you first.) very fast, and willing to eat anything to moves that it can fit into it's mouth, lizards, rodents, birds, other snakes, frogs, you name it. I've had people claim to be chased by them (I think it's more that where the snake wanted to go was kinda in the same direction the person wanted to go), I've had them hold their ground as I approach a few times (Usually before storms), but usually, they're gone before you see them... see a tail going off into the bushes and that's about it. Enjoy.
Edited to add....
We have about 60 species of native snakes throughout Florida. Of those, 6 are venomous. Two of those don't occur further south than the panhandle. One of the four that is left can appear black in old age (water moccasin), but again, is not going to be slender. I know we're getting invasives, and you're in the best spot to find some new to Florida species, but a field guide to our native snakes wouldn't hurt, at least you'll be able to determine if it's a native or not. *highly doubts it would be a mamba or anything like that*
2007-03-23 14:05:14
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answered by gimmenamenow 7
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This Site Might Help You.
RE:
I live in South Florida, I saw a 3 foot long, thin black snake, what kind is it?
Show a picture of this snake.
2015-08-16 16:07:11
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answered by Anonymous
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More than likely, this is a black racer, a snake that prefers to hunt in the water. Have you had draught conditions lately? I volunteer for reptile rescue in north Flotida, and we usually see alot of activity during periods of little rain. They like to get into peoples houses and garages...
This is a harmless snake, but as you know, we have wide variety of venemous reptiles in Florida, especially in South Florida. Did you know that 90% of exotics come into this country thru Miami? How many do you think fall into the hands of inexperienced handlers? The best thing you can do when you are confronted by a unidentified snake is try to avoid it, and if you can't, use extreme caution. Remember any animal that feels frightened or threatened will defend itself.
There is a website you might try, enature.com. If you type in your zip code, it will give you discriptions and illustrations of animals that are indegenous to your area. They can also provide you with information on State Parks in your area, what kind of animals you can observe there, and what amenities are available.
2007-03-23 17:24:34
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answered by Darla G 5
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Probably a black racer. They have a lighter brown under belly and they can mover pretty fast. Harmless.
2007-03-23 12:00:18
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answered by Anonymous
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Check this out.. Maybe it will help you.
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/FL-GUIDE/onlineguide.htm
I live in North Florida and we see snakes everyday!
Best of luck!
here are some more:
http://www.southalley.com/snakes.html
http://wld.fwc.state.fl.us/critters/snakes.asp
:)
2007-03-23 11:52:42
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answered by andybugg2000 3
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I'm pretty sure that it would be a black rat snake. Im not possitive though.
2007-03-23 11:49:50
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answered by smmity 2
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Probably a black Indigo Snake. Nonpoisonous , they are protected .Don't kill them !
2007-03-23 11:52:50
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answered by Anonymous
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Gardner or Blue racer?
2007-03-23 12:00:23
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answered by Anonymous
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just a garden snake go pick it up
2007-03-23 23:41:24
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answered by American breed 3
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you need more details on the snake it could be just a garden snake,just stay away from that place it might be harmful,just a precaution
2007-03-23 18:13:07
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answered by mulie 2
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