Coral Snake Mimics

In Florida, the Scarlet Kingsnake and the Florida Scarlet Snake are both similar in appearance to the Eastern Coral Snake. This is not a coincidence, as these two non-poisonous snakes benefit when mistaken by a predator for the deadly coral snake. Just remember that "red touches yellow" on the coral snake (like a traffic light, so you have to stop!).

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