gators, and Gulf sturgeon. Panhandle Region: Waterfowl, bald eagles, ospreys, otters, alligators, deer, black bears, warblers, sea turtles, and piping plovers can be spotted in the Panhandle Region. Cautionary There are six species of venomous snake in Florida: Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Southern Copperhead, Cottonmouth/Water Moccasin, Timber Rattlesnake, Dusky Pigmy Rattlesnake, and Coral Snake. Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes, Dusky Pigmy Rattlesnakes, and Coral Snakes are found across the entire state of Florida. The Southern Copperhead is typically only found in the Panhandle of Florida, whereas the Timber Rattlesnake is found in northeastern and north central parts of the state, with few sightings in the panhandle. There are two species of Cottonmouth/ Water Moccasin found in Florida: the Florida Cottonmouth and the Eastern Cottonmouth. The Florida Cottonmouth is found throughout the state, while the Eastern Cottonmouth is found only in the western edge of the panhandle of Florida. FNST resources Access to the ArcGIS map is available online here and through the ArcGIS App on smartphones. KMZ files are available via the FNST website here for use in Google Earth and handheld GPS units. These files include the full official FNST route, campsites, trailheads, and unofficial connectors. References External links Florida National Scenic Trail: US Forest Service page Florida Trail Association USDA Forest Service: National Forests in Florida Florida Greenways & Trails Guide American Trails: Florida GORP.com: Florida National Scenic Trail Trailjournals.com: Read what it's like to hike the Florida Trail iNaturalist Project for the Suwannee River area of the Florida Trail Hiking trails in Florida Long-distance trails in the United States National Scenic Trails of the United States Big Cypress National Preserve Great Eastern Trail 1966 establishments in Florida