Eastern Coral Snake
Micrurus fulvius
Conservation Status
Least ConcernReptilia · Elapidae
About
Micrurus fulvius, commonly known as the eastern coral snake, common coral snake, American cobra, and more, is a species of highly venomous coral snake in the family Elapidae that is endemic to the southeastern United States. The family also contains the cobras and sea snakes.
Fun Fact
This is not that surprising, since the LD100 for humans is estimated to be 4–5 mg of dried venom, while the average venom yield is 2–6 mg with a maximum of more than 12 mg.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs in upland mesophytic and tropical hammocks in Florida, as well as glade land, high pine, scrub oak and live oak hammock, slash pine and wiregrass flatwoods.
Diet
Eats primarily other snakes and attenuate lizards, but it is also known to eat birds, frogs, fish, insects, and as mentioned, other, typically smaller snakes, including other coral snakes.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance