Florida crowned snake
The Florida crowned snake (Tantilla relicta) is a species of colubrid snake endemic to Florida.

Geographic range
T. relicta is found in central peninsular Florida.

Description
T. relicta is a small species with a maximum recorded total length (including tail) of 24 cm (9.5 in).

It has a light body color and darker head.

Subspecies
Three subspecies are recognized, including the nominotypical subspecies.

Tantilla relicta neilli Telford, 1966
Tantilla relicta pamlica Telford, 1966
Tantilla relicta relicta Telford, 1966

Etymology
The subspecific name, neilli, is in honor of American herpetologist Wilfred T. Neill.