Are there coral snakes in Arkansas?
Short answer
Yes1 species
Eastern coral snake: Only as rare records. GBIF holds 4 open records of the eastern coral snake from Arkansas, but there is no known population.
Texas coral snake: Yes. The Texas coral snake lives in Arkansas. Open records come from 1 county.
Where in Arkansas
- None recorded
- 1 species
- 2
- 3 to 4
- 5 or more
Coral snakes across the US
- Lives here
- Rare records
- Gone
- Not here
How to recognize one
Texas coral snake Micrurus tener
- Red, yellow and black rings; red touches yellow
- Black snout
- Red rings often have black speckles
Dangerous. Venom attacks the nervous system and symptoms can be delayed. Any bite is a medical emergency.
Often mistaken for coral snakes
- Coral Snake vs King Snake Scarlet kingsnake: harmless
- Coral Snake vs Milk Snake Milk snake: harmless, lives in Arkansas
- Coral Snake vs Scarlet Snake Scarlet snake: harmless, lives in Arkansas
Questions
Are there coral snakes in Arkansas?
Yes. 1 species live in Arkansas: Texas coral snake.
What do coral snakes look like?
Red, yellow and black rings; red rings touch yellow ones. Black snout followed by a wide yellow band. Rings go all the way around the body.