There is a small snake called a ringneck. They are not poisonous and are an endangered species. There is a black variety with a red ring, and a tan/grey variety with an orange/yellow ring. They have colorful bellies, and are pretty docile. A full grown ringneck will be able to curl up and fit entirely in your hand. You can find them in several areas of the United States, including Florida. See the related links below for some pictures.
Many snakes have red tongues with black tips, including corn snakes, rat snakes, and milk snakes. This coloration helps them mimic venomous coral snakes as a defense mechanism.
The olfactory receptors at the back of the nasal chamber.
Eastern smooth green snake
Because that's exactly what its colour is... A sandy-coloured body with a black head.
Based on your description, the snake you are referring to is likely the Eastern garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis). This species is known for its tan body, black head, and thin yellow band around its head, making it easily recognizable.
If the stripes are light in color, maybe even off white it could be a CA king snake.
None ! A snakes tongue is rarely longer than its head !
Many snakes have red tongues with black tips, including corn snakes, rat snakes, and milk snakes. This coloration helps them mimic venomous coral snakes as a defense mechanism.
The pacific black dragon inhabits the area of the eastern pacific oceans. The pacific black dragon has a body similar to that of a snake. The snake is black outside and black on the inside of its body.
The olfactory receptors at the back of the nasal chamber.
Eastern smooth green snake
probably a coral snake or something
The Speckled King snake is a black snake with yellow or orange spots speckled over it's body. Another black snake with yellow spots would be Baby Eastern Black King Snake. Both are completely black with yellow speckles.
Garder-snake; multi color green, yellow and black stripes length of body.
The chameleon has the fastest tongue among animals. It can extend its tongue rapidly to catch prey, reaching speeds of up to 26 body lengths per second.
An Echidna is a monstrous snake women with a human head and a snake-like body. It has a forked-tongue, vicious fangs, scaly skin and the eyes of a reptile.
It turned the face and tongue black. There were also pustules all over the body.