Coral Snake vs. Kingsnake: Fast Field ID, Key Traits, and Safety Tips

Bottom line: Coral snakes (venomous) and scarlet kingsnakes (nonvenomous) can look confusingly similar at a glance. Careful band order, ring width, and a few body details separate them—and there are important exceptions you should know.ContentsQuick ID: 10-second checklistCoral snakes: appearance,...