Eastern Coral Snake

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Eastern Coral Snake

TYPE: REPTILE

RANGE:

Southeastern U.S. and

northeastern Mexico

FOOD:

Small snakes, lizards,

frogs

PREDATORS:

Humans

HABITAT:

Woodlands, fields, swamps,

near water, bushes, under

wood piles, logs, leaves

DESCRIPTION

The brilliant red, yellow, and black stripes are a warning to stay away from this very poisonous snake.
All this snake really wants is to be left alone. If you surprise it, it tries to hide its head under its body, but if you bother it, it will bite you.
The harmless scarlet king snake is easily confused with the coral snake because its markings are almost identical. However, the scarlet king snake’s head is red, while the coral snake’s is black.