Eastern coral snake is a species of poisonous snake belonging to the elapid family, found only in the southeastern United States. It is most active during the morning and early evening. The species is known to be reclusive. There are no recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Elapidae |
| Genus |
Micrurus |
| Scientific Name |
Micrurus fulvius |
| Other Names |
Common Coral Snake, American Cobra |
| Length |
Usually less than 80 cm ; largest recorded specimen measures 129.5 cm |
| Color |
Body consists of red and black rings partitioned by narrow yellow rings, red rings generally contain black patches; head is black from the tip of the snout to the back of the eyes |
| Distribution |
Southeastern North Carolina, South Carolina, peninsular Florida, southern Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, southeastern Louisiana, central Texas |
| Habitat |
Wooded, marshy, and sandy areas |
| Diet |
Lizards, frogs, smaller snakes |
| Predators |
Hawks, owls, coyotes, bigger snakes, larger dogs |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
| Breeding Season |
June |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
3 to 12 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
70 to 90 days |
| Reproductive Age |
Around 1 year of age |
| Average Lifespan |
Around 7 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Micrurus Fulvius
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