Coral Snakes & Similar Non-venomous Snakes

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About Coral Snakes & Similar Non-venomous Snakes

This group is dedicated to photos and videos of venomous Coral Snakes and non-venomous snakes with similar coloration. The Coral Snake is best know for its vivid banding of red, yellow and black stripes. However, don't be fooled. Some non-venomous snakes, such as the scarlet snake and scarlet kingsnake, have also have red, yellow and black bands, but in a different order.

To distinguish the coral snake and its non-venomous, remember this rhyme

Red touching yellow, kill a fellow
Red touching black, friend of Jack (or "venom lack").

Please note that the rhyme does not apply to some coral snakes in the western US, Central America, and South America.

Photographers are encouraged to add their pictures of coral snakes and similar looking snakes. Please indicate the location of the picture (or origin if captive) and as much information about common name and species as you know.