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Eastern Coral Snake
Micrurus fulvius
The Eastern Coral Snake is a highly venomous species of elapid snake native to the southeastern United States. It is easily recognized by its distinctive color pattern of red, yellow, and black bands, with the red and yellow bands touching—a key feature to differentiate it from …
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- The Eastern Coral Snake's venom is among the most potent of any North American snake, but antivenom shortages have made treatment of bites more challenging in recent years.
- Eastern Coral Snakes have fixed front fangs and must chew to inject their venom. Their bright coloration is an example of aposematic (warning) coloration, deterring predators. Unlike many other venomous snakes in North America, they are more likely to flee than to bite when threatened.
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