Mary Allen
Introduction: The Rare Texas Coral Snake
The Texas Coral Snake, also known as the Eastern Coral Snake, is a venomous species of snake that is native to the southern United States. It is a rare and elusive snake, and its striking red, yellow, and black stripes make it one of the most recognizable snakes in the world. Despite its beauty, the Texas Coral Snake is a dangerous snake, and its venom can cause serious harm to humans.
Background: Understanding the Coral Snake
Coral snakes are a type of venomous snake that belong to the Elapidae family. There are three species of coral snake in the United States: the Eastern Coral Snake, the Western Coral Snake, and the Arizona Coral Snake. All three species have similar markings, with red, yellow, and black stripes, but they differ in their geographic range and some aspects of their appearance. Coral snakes are often confused with non-venomous snakes, such as the Scarlet King Snake and the Milk Snake, because they have similar coloration. However, the order of the stripes is the key to distinguishing a coral snake from a non-venomous snake: “red on yellow, kill a fellow; red on black, venom lack.”