The coral snakes are some of our most special venomous snakes in the US! They are elapids and are much more closely related to things like cobras, sea snakes, kraits and taipans than they are to our other native venomous snakes like rattlesnakes and cottonmouths. Being elapids, their venom is primarily neurotoxic and works quickly to target and shut down the nervous systems of their prey. Coral snakes are obligate reptile feeders and eat lizards, skinks, and of course other snakes! Utilizing a s

The Secret Behind the Coral Snake’s Colors!