Texas Coral Snake
(Micrurus tener)
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Texas Coral Snake (Micrurus tener) |
Color Photograph: © by and courtesy of L.A. Dawson
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Micrurus fulvius The ranges of these two species abut, but do not overlap.
Micruroides euryxanthus The ranges of these two species do not overlap. Texas Coral Snake (Micrurus tener) Identification: Snake 22 to 46 inches in length. Body narrow and completely circled with wide black and red rings. Yellow rings also present, but narrow. Head completely black from the snout to the back of the eyes. Snout blunt. Red rings usually (but not always) spotted with black. Black spots in red rings randomly placed within the ring. Scales smooth, shiny. Anal plate divided. Geographical Variation: None. Range (See Map on Left): The Texas Coral Snake occurs in western Louisiana and southern Arkansas westward to southern Texas and northeastern Mexico. Habitat: The Texas Coral Snake is found in densely vegetated areas in hardwood or pine forest, usually near streams or ponds. Food: Small snakes and lizards. Behavior: Poisonous. Do not handle.The Texas Coral Snake is usually found under rotting logs or piles of leaves, although it is sometimes seen moving around during the morning or later afternoon. The species is not aggressive, but has a deadly bite if you are so unwise as to provoke it. Reproduction: Not known exactly because of confusion with the Eastern Coral Snake. The clutch of the Eastern Coral Snake consists of 3 to 12 eggs. The eggs are laid in June and hatch in September.
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Texas Coral Snake (Micrurus tener)
Similar Species: Eastern Coral Snake (Micrurus fulvius) Western Coral Snake (Micruroides euryxanthus)
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