The South Florida rainbow snake resembles less a rainbow than a rainbow's shadow: With its iridescent, blue-black back, yellow and red patches and three red stripes, the snake is colorful and ...

The southern Florida rainbow snake is native to a more restricted range in South Florida, and it may even be extinct. (The last confirmed specimen was collected in 1952, but there have been ...

“I’m relieved these beautiful little snakes are finally on their way to getting the protections they so badly need,” said Elise Bennett, Florida director at the Center. “The places where they live are ...