Our Mascot: The Rattler. The history of the Rattler runs deep. In 1891, when our school was relocated to Highwood Plantation, the rural landscape was home to an abundance of wildlife, especially rattlesnakes.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), commonly known as Florida A&M, is a public historically black land-grant university in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. Founded in 1887, It is the third-largest historically black university in the US by enrollment and the only public historically black university in Florida. [ 6 ]

Oct 3, 2012 · The mascot is a diamondback rattlesnake with a yellow-orange skin tone with a dark green hue covering its mouth area. Its left eye is outlined with a tribal, somewhat devilish pattern, giving it a threatening appearance.

Sep 12, 2008 · The FAMU mascot was once a flamingo during the 1940’s. “One story is that our mascot was a pink flamingo,” said Doris Jacobs Smith, educational specialist and curator for the Black Archives and the Union Bank (Freedmen’s Bank).

Meet the Unstoppable Squad '87! Comprised of the A&M Flags and our dynamic duo, Venom and Lady Venom, this electrifying team doesn’t just perform; they create unforgettable experiences. From dancing with Rattler fans in the stands to crowd-energizing interactions and stunts on the sidelines, Squad '87 brings the game-day excitement to life.

Apr 4, 2024 · Last week, a poll sought the best mascot name in Florida college sports. There are a lot of unique choices in the Sunshine State, from the Florida Gators to the Florida State Seminoles and even...

Oct 5, 2005 · The Rattler moniker has endured throughout much of FAMU’s history. In fact, the nickname has been in place for nearly a century. Florida A & M was not officially declared a university until 1953.

Jan 7, 2020 · Kimani Jackson, the man behind FAMU's Venom Mascot, is taking the mask off. In a new documentary called "Unmasked," he walks viewers through his journey as the fang-bearer with the fancy...

Previously in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

Sep 30, 2024 · The central image of the Florida A&M Rattlers logo is a rattlesnake, as athletes have chosen this reptile as their mascot. The 2000-2012 brand is depicted in full length. The body bends into rings, the head is raised, and the mouth is open.