Coral Snake
The Coral Snake is a genus of highly venomous snakes native to the Americas. It is known for its striking red, yellow, and black color pattern, which is a warning to predators.
The Coral Snake is a secretive and elusive snake that spends most of its time in burrows or under rocks. It is a powerful and opportunistic predator that preys on a variety of animals, including other snakes and lizards. Its venom is a powerful neurotoxin that can cause paralysis and death within minutes if left untreated.
Coral Snake
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
2 - 3 feet
(0.6 - 0.9 m)
Average Weight
0.5 - 1 lbs
(0.2 - 0.5 kg)
Average Life Span
10 - 15 years
Gestation Period
60 days
Did You Know?
The Coral Snake is known for its brightly colored bands of red, yellow/white, and black.
They are venomous, but generally shy and their fangs are fixed and small, making bites rare.
A common rhyme to distinguish venomous from non-venomous snakes in North America is "Red touch yellow, kill a fellow; red touch black, venom lack."
Coral Snakes are found in the southern United States and parts of Central and South America.
They are reclusive, spending most of their time underground or under leaf litter.
Their diet primarily consists of other snakes, lizards, and amphibians.
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