Are there coral snakes in Louisiana?
Short answer
Yes2 species
Eastern coral snake: Yes. The eastern coral snake lives in Louisiana. Open records come from 6 counties.
Texas coral snake: Yes. The Texas coral snake lives in Louisiana. Open records come from 16 counties.
Where in Louisiana
- 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 them
Eastern coral snake Micrurus fulvius
- 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
Dangerous. Its venom attacks the nervous system and symptoms can take hours to show. Any bite is a medical emergency.
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, lives in Louisiana
- Coral Snake vs Milk Snake Milk snake: harmless, lives in Louisiana
- Coral Snake vs Scarlet Snake Scarlet snake: harmless, lives in Louisiana
Questions
Are there coral snakes in Louisiana?
Yes. 2 species live in Louisiana: Eastern coral snake and 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.