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.
In the Panhandle of Florida, one typically finds the Southern Copperhead. In contrast, the Timber Rattlesnake is found in northeastern and north central Florida, though it is rarely seen there.