Snakes

Sonoran Coralsnake

Micruroides euryxanthus

Across the regions where it's common, the Sonoran Coralsnake peaks from June to September.

Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 1 state · venomous

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Snakes

Sonoran Coralsnake

Micruroides euryxanthus

venomous

Venomous. Do not handle. Give it room and let it move on. If you're bitten, call 911 or go to an emergency room. Don't cut, suck or ice the bite.

Look, don't take. Many states regulate collecting reptiles and amphibians. Photograph it, log it on iNaturalist and leave it where you found it.

Description

Micruroides is a genus of venomous New World coral snake in the family Elapidae. Adults of Micruroides euryxanthus are 11–24 inches (28–61 centimetres) in total length (tail included).Wikipedia ↗

Habitat

Micruroides euryxanthus is found in arid and semiarid regions in numerous habitats, both on plains and on lower mountain slopes, from sea level to 5,800 ft (1,800 m). Isolated populations are also found in the Chocolate Mountains, La Paz County, western Arizona and on Tiburón Island in the Gulf of California.Wikipedia ↗

When it's active

Adult females may lay up to 3 eggs, and each hatchlings is 18–20 cm (7–8 in) in total length.Wikipedia ↗

Venom

The venom of Micruroides euryxanthus is neurotoxic and extremely potent, but no fatalities have been reported.Wikipedia ↗

Sonoran Coralsnake — Ken-ichi Ueda · CC BY 4.0

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Harmless look-alikes

Scarlet Kingsnake, Eastern Milksnake, Western Milksnake, Scarletsnake, Arizona Mountain Kingsnake, California Mountain Kingsnake, Tamaulipan Milksnake, Ground Snake, Long-nosed SnakeScarlet kingsnakes have a tricolored pattern of black, red, white, and various shades of yellow bands that appear to mimic the venomous coral snake in a form of Batesian mimicry. Wikipedia ↗Some milk snakes have a striking resemblance to coral snakes, in Batesian mimicry, which likely scares away potential predators. Wikipedia ↗Coral snakes vs. kingsnakes, milksnakes and scarlet snakes →

When and where it's active

Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.

PeakShoulderQuiet

Ecoregions

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Sonoran Desert Arizona and New Mexico Mountains

States

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Arizona

About the Sonoran Coralsnake

When is the Sonoran Coralsnake most active?

Across the regions where it's common, the Sonoran Coralsnake peaks from June to September.

Where does the Sonoran Coralsnake live?

It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 1 states, including Arizona.

Is the Sonoran Coralsnake venomous?

Yes. The Sonoran Coralsnake is venomous. Don't handle it, and give it room.

What snakes get mistaken for the Sonoran Coralsnake?

Harmless lookalikes include the Scarlet Kingsnake, Eastern Milksnake, and Western Milksnake.