The Eastern coral snake (Micrurus fulvius) is a venomous elapid snake. The average adult length is around 2 1/2 feet long
Main Characteristics
The Eastern coral snake has red, yellow, black, yellow coloring in that order. It is a very thin snake
Venom
The Eastern coral snake's venom is neurotoxic. Bites allways require medical treatment.
Mimicry
The venomous coral snake is mimiced by a few other species including the Scarlet snake and Scarlet Kingsnake, which are non-venomous and harmless.
Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Micrurus |
| Species: | M. fulvius |