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Eastern Coralsnake (Micrurus fulvius)

Eastern Coralsnake

Micrurus fulvius

About the Eastern Coralsnake

Micrurus fulvius, the Eastern coral snake, common coral snake, American cobra, or more, is a species of venomous elapid snake endemic to the southeastern United States. It should not be confused with the scarlet snake (Cemophora coccinea) or scarlet kingsnake (Lampropeltis elapsoides), which are harmless mimics. No subspecies are currently recognized.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Eastern Coralsnake?

The scientific name of the Eastern Coralsnake is Micrurus fulvius.

How many Eastern Coralsnake sightings have been recorded?

1,442 observations of the Eastern Coralsnake have been recorded on iNaturalist.

1,442 observations on iNaturalist
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