Questions: herping in Florida

[Pareeeee]

My husband and I are visiting Ft. Lauderdale this spring for our 10th wedding anniversary.

For the first time ever I will be able to go herping in the southern US (one of my dreams come true ).

What I want to know is if anyone has any tips about herping in South Florida. What are the laws for picking up herps? Are there any species (other than hots which I won't be handling anyway) that are illegal to touch? I already know that there is a no-touch, no-interference rule in the everglades. Are there other places where it's illegal or is that only in the glades?

I have also researched and familiarized myself with the native venomous snakes. That is something I don't take lightly!

Definitely would appreciate any tips and suggestions offered.

I can't wait til spring!