Coral Snakes

Identification

• Medium sized (1.5-2.5 feet long)

• Brightly colored, red, yellow, and black (remember the saying “red on yellow, kill a fellow, red on black, you’re alright, Jack.”)

• If threatened, the tail is lifted up and the tip is curled over

Environment

• Found in pine and scrub sandhill habitats

• May be found in hardwood forests and pine flatwoods that flood

• May be found in suburban areas

• Found through much of the southern coastal plain (most common in Florida)

• Spend the majority of their time underground

Threats

• Venomous snakes

• May bite if the snake is bothered

• Peace of mind

Treatment

• Keep food sources away from the home

• Use caution when in areas they may be found

• Preventative treatment with a product that snakes find repellent