How many people fit on the buggy?

The private buggy accommodates up to six guests per booking.

Are sightings guaranteed?

No—wildlife encounters depend on season, time of day, and recent movements; the guide maximizes opportunities but cannot guarantee specific sightings.

Is this safe for children?

Yes for older, supervised children; families should check age limits with the operator and ensure children can follow safety instructions.

Absolutely—photographers are encouraged; bring a telephoto lens to capture animals without getting too close.

Do I need prior experience with snakes?

No prior experience required; the guide provides identification tips and safety guidance during the trip.

How do I book or cancel?

Use the provided referral link to book; cancellation and refund policies are set by the operator and listed on the booking page.

Private Snake Hunts With Captain Steve: Ochopee Swamp Buggy Adventure

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Head into the Everglades from Ochopee with Captain Steve for a private swamp-buggy snake hunt that emphasizes quiet, close observation and natural-history insight. Small groups and photographers will appreciate the buggy’s low-impact approach and access to places larger airboats can’t reach.

1–2 hours

moderate

From $667.80

Out beyond the narrow highway, where sawgrass plains give way to shallow sloughs and limestone ridges, Private Snake Hunts With Captain Steve runs a one-of-a-kind swamp-buggy experience in Ochopee, Florida. Located on the eastern edge of the Everglades near Ochopee, this small operation puts up to six guests into an open-air buggy to track the serpents and subtle life of the marsh. The trip centers on the low, water-carved landscape of the Everglades—sawgrass prairie, mangrove fingers, and stands of pond cypress—where snakes move with the seasons. Captain Steve guides guests into places big boats can’t reach, easing over marl flats and pivoting around tree islands to find garter, water, and rat snakes, and sometimes larger species that use the prairie for hunting. The buggy’s elevated platform gives clear lines of sight across the grassy expanse and over shallow channels where subtle color and a ripple betray a hidden reptile. Beyond the search for snakes, the outing reads like a crash course in subtropical wetland ecology: limestone bedrock, peat pockets, and the distinctive pale trunks of cypress. Birds—herons, limpkins, and occasionally anhingas—often punctuate the grass with slow, patient motion. Captain Steve pairs natural-history commentary with practical skills: how to read sun patterns on open water, how snakes regulate temperature, and local safety practices for near-contact encounters. This private booking is ideal for small groups, families with curious teens, and photographers seeking low-angle vistas without the roar of an airboat. The experience stands out because it uses a low-impact wheeled buggy rather than high-thrust airboats, allowing quieter, closer observation of wildlife while reducing disturbance on fragile peat and plant communities. Ochopee’s location at the edge of protected wetlands amplifies the sense that you’ve stepped into an active ecosystem rather than a zoo. Practical notes: expect bumpy ground, sun-exposed stretches, and temperatures that swing with the season. Wear closed shoes, sun protection, and bring binoculars. The operator’s booking page is available via the referral link; address and owner/operator details appear only as provided. For visitors based in nearby Everglades City or Naples, this runs as a half-day option that pairs well with a park-side hike or airboat tour elsewhere. Whether you come to confront a fascination with reptiles, learn field identification, or simply watch a marsh come alive, Captain Steve’s private snake hunts offer focused access to a living Everglades—raw, educational, and tuned to the rhythms of water and sun. Groups can customize pace and focus—photography, species ID, or a general natural-history tour—and Captain Steve adapts routes to tides and recent sightings, maximizing the chance of encounters while respecting local seasonal closures and private lands. Bring a small dry bag, water, and patience; sightings are never guaranteed but the habitat lessons are rich.

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