coral snake

[jrosaltal1]

Yesterday, I took a picture of a snake in my backyard and found out it is a posionous coral snake. Should I report this to someone? I don't want babies hatching.

[DougB]

Yesterday, I took a picture of a snake in my backyard and found out it is a posionous coral snake. Should I report this to someone? I don't want babies hatching.

Looks like a corn snake to me.

[kittygilchrist]

What kind of area do you live in? If you don't have brush for hiding in, water available, and snake food, the snake will move on.

[CFrance]

There was another thread about corn snakes. See here https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/snake-id-92767/

Go to post 7.

[kittygilchrist]

Doug, I love ya man, but red and yellow kills a fellow. Corals can't just flick at you with their fangs...the fangs are located more in the rear of the jaw than rattlers, so they need a good grip. You have a fighting chance, but the venom is wicked, extreme wicked.

FLMNH - Eastern Coral Snake (Micrurus fulvius fulvius) (http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/herpetology/fl-guide/micrurusffulvius.htm)

[big guy]

Looks like a corn snake to me.

You better learn your snakes....."red next to yellow will kill a fellow". Where was this snake found?

[buggyone]

What village was this picture taken in? It is a coral snake and is venomous - not poisonous.

[rayschic]

Coral snakes eat lizards so we all have plenty of food for them in our yards.(Anoles/geckos)
It definitely looks like a coral snake to me and the red and yellow bands are touching, so it is poisonous.

Coral Snakes: Colors, Bites, Farts & Facts | LiveScience (http://www.livescience.com/43938-coral-snakes-colors-bites-farts-facts.html)

[jrosaltal1]

I have a lot of bushs in the back against The Villages fence. It backs up to a wooded field. I live close to Lake Sumter Landing. I have also seen a pgmy rattlesnack by my garage. How do I do my yard work now!

[gustavo]

I have a lot of bushs in the back against The Villages fence. It backs up to a wooded field. I live close to Lake Sumter Landing. I have also seen a pgmy rattlesnack by my garage. How do I do my yard work now!

Hire someone or wear rubber hi top boots

[DougB]

Doug, I love ya man, but red and yellow kills a fellow. Corals can't just flick at you with their fangs...the fangs are located more in the rear of the jaw than rattlers, so they need a good grip. You have a fighting chance, but the venom is wicked, extreme wicked.

FLMNH - Eastern Coral Snake (Micrurus fulvius fulvius) (http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/herpetology/fl-guide/micrurusffulvius.htm)

Colorblindness gonna get me killed one day. Tough enough with red and green traffic signals. Which color is on top again? I always forget.

[lovinganimals]

What village was this picture taken in? It is a coral snake and is venomous - not poisonous.

Ummm, what's the difference? I have a field guide right here and it says "poisonous, bite often fatal if anti-venom not applied within few hours". That sounds kinda bad to me....!
I'm not one for doing this, but if its that poisonous, I would suggest killing it so no one gets hurt.

[Bogie Shooter]

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[buggyone]

Technically speaking, venomous means the toxin must be injected such as by fangs as with spiders or snakes. Poisonous means the toxin is eaten such as a poisonous mushroom. That was drilled into all volunteers at the National Zoo in Washington, DC.

Anyhow, to the OP, you live in Central Florida and your property backs onto preserve land. What else did you expect than to have native critters come into your yard? There are lots of Villages areas that are not near those preserves. If the occasional critter freaks you out, consider one of those areas farther away from their natural home.

[Golfingnut]

Technically speaking, venomous means the toxin must be injected such as by fangs as with spiders or snakes. Poisonous means the toxin is eaten such as a poisonous mushroom. That was drilled into all volunteers at the National Zoo in Washington, DC.

Anyhow, to the OP, you live in Central Florida and your property backs onto preserve land. What else did you expect than to have native critters come into your yard? There are lots of Villages areas that are not near those preserves. If the occasional critter freaks you out, consider one of those areas farther away from their natural home.

That is a much better idea than KILL IT QUICK.

[Steve9930]

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.

[Taltarzac725]

Coral snakes eat lizards so we all have plenty of food for them in our yards.(Anoles/geckos)
It definitely looks like a coral snake to me and the red and yellow bands are touching, so it is poisonous.

Coral Snakes: Colors, Bites, Farts & Facts | LiveScience (http://www.livescience.com/43938-coral-snakes-colors-bites-farts-facts.html)

I had not heard of one of these in the Villages' area. Guess we all have to be more careful around wetlands here.

[getdul981]

Technically speaking, venomous means the toxin must be injected such as by fangs as with spiders or snakes. Poisonous means the toxin is eaten such as a poisonous mushroom.

TomAAto, TomAHto!! What difference does it make? The end result is the same.

[billethkid]

the snake in the picture is not a corn snake it is a small coral snake.....

color difference is very slight but important.

Red touch black friend of Jack (non poisonous);
Red touch yellow kill a fellow (poisonous).

I was not aware they were in this area and I too would be interested to know where this picture was taken.

[bluedog103]

There are variations to the rhyme. The way we learned it many years ago in 4-H Club was Red on yellow kills a fellow, red on black poison lack.

[Golfingnut]

Makes me think about leaving my ball in the weeds from now on.

[Taltarzac725]

How to Tell the Difference Between a King Snake and a Coral Snake (http://www.wikihow.com/Tell-the-Difference-Between-a-King-Snake-and-a-Coral-Snake)

Pictures of the king snake and the coral snake and how to tell the difference.

•Red touches yellow, kills a fellow. Red touches black, friend of Jack.
•Red touches yellow, kills a fellow. Red touches black, venom lack.
•Red touches yellow, death says hello. Black touches red, keep your head.
•Yellow touches red, you be dead. Red touches black, eat Cracker Jacks.

[ron122049]

Yesterday, I took a picture of a snake in my backyard and found out it is a posionous coral snake. Should I report this to someone? I don't want babies hatching.
You are correct. That is a very dangerous snake. You can tell by the red next to yellow (kills a fellow) stripes. A corn snake or king snake would have red next to black stripes. I would dispose of that thing especially if you have pets.

[bswartz]

That picture is definitely a coral snake. It's bite contains a neurotoxin. Fortunately, they are shy and normally non-aggressive, but just don't try to corner one. And, yes, I would notify animal control. They should be rather rare around here, but if there is one... well, you know.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Yesterday, I took a picture of a snake in my backyard and found out it is a posionous coral snake. Should I report this to someone? I don't want babies hatching.

I would try to avoid being bitten by it. But don't kill it because it was here first.

[mulligan]

Animal control does not deal with wild snakes.

[jrosaltal1]

How exactly would I get rid of it? It slithered off to the fields behind me, so I hope it doesn't come back.

[Taltarzac725]

Animal control does not deal with wild snakes.

How To Get Rid of Snakes (http://www.aaanimalcontrol.com/professional-trapper/howtogetridofsnakes.htm)

http://www.aaanimalcontrol.com/professional-trapper/city/FL-Villages-Leesburg.htm

If anyone else is familiar with this company, give a review. We did have a female opossum which had very young in the neighborhood and could get quite nasty but it left with its joeys. So, we never needed wildlife removal. There are feral cats and rabbits in the neighborhood as well as coyotes drawn by the bunnies.

[buggyone]

How exactly would I get rid of it? It slithered off to the fields behind me, so I hope it doesn't come back.

Put a line of mothballs along the entire perimeter of your property about 6 inches apart. Change them out every two weeks. It will keep snakes off your property.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

How exactly would I get rid of it? It slithered off to the fields behind me, so I hope it doesn't come back.

Do you have an axe or a machete? If not you can run it over with your golf cart.

[Steve9930]

If you leave the snake alone it will not bother you. Your living in Florida there are far more dangerous wildlife then the Coral Snake. It is very difficult for the Coral Snake to bite you. So let it be, don't pick it up. I'd be more concerned on walking up on a Rattle Snake or Water Moccasin before a Coral Snake. Water Moccasin's can be very aggressive during matting season. The Coral Snake will boogey out of the way once it sees you or your pet. A Water Moccasin may just chase you. Its amazing you saw the Coral Snake as they are nocturnal hunters.

[jrosaltal1]

Thanks for the info, it was very helpful!

[kittygilchrist]

Do you have an axe or a machete? If not you can run it over with your golf cart.

Curb thy tongue, Knave! Methinks thou jestest too much.