Snakes

Eastern Coralsnake

Micrurus fulvius

The Eastern Coralsnake's peak months vary by region.

Shows up in 0 ecoregions and 1 state · venomous

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Snakes

Eastern Coralsnake

Micrurus fulvius

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

Micrurus fulvius, commonly known as the eastern coral snake, common coral snake, American cobra, and more, is a species of highly venomous coral snake in the family Elapidae. Micrurus fulvius is usually less than 80 cm (31 in) in total length (tail included).Wikipedia ↗

Habitat

Micrurus fulvius ranges throughout the Southeastern United States, throughout all of Florida, extending northward to the southern coast of North Carolina. The current range of the eastern coral snake is predicted to expand as a result of climate change.Wikipedia ↗

When it's active

Sexually mature adults breed from late summer and early autumn to late spring and early summer, and bred females lay eggs in mid-summer. Females are reported to lay between 3 to 12 eggs in June which hatch in September.Wikipedia ↗

Venom

The venom of Micrurus fulvius is a potent neurotoxin with a median LD50 of 1.3 mg/kg SC.Wikipedia ↗

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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.

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About the Eastern Coralsnake

When is the Eastern Coralsnake most active?

The Eastern Coralsnake's peak months vary by region.

Where does the Eastern Coralsnake live?

It has enough records to show in 0 ecoregions and 1 states, including Florida.

Is the Eastern Coralsnake venomous?

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

What snakes get mistaken for the Eastern Coralsnake?

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