Fortunately Coral Snakes are not aggressive. Because of their bright colors there have been stories where children have found them and played with them and did not get bitten. They are just stories however. These snakes are extremely venomous and deadly if bitten. Black and Yellow lethal fellow is the saying I heard. But remember they were here first so we sort of moved in on their territory. I've seen a few Rattle Snakes and a few Water Moccasins since I've been in Florida the last 10 years. This is the first I've heard of one of these in the area. Always knew they were here but never saw one or heard of someone seeing one up close and personal. Did have a Gator come up next to the boat when fishing the Ocklawaha River. All I could think of at the time is we're going to need a BIGGER BOAT! Florida is full of interesting wild life.
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