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	Scarlet Kingsnake - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Scarlet Kingsnake (Lampropeltis triangulum elapsoides) is a type of king snake that is found in the Eastern portion of the United States, particularly Florida.
		It is a subspecies of the milk snake Lampropeltis triangulum.
		The snake has a tri-color pattern of fl, red, and yellow bands that mimic the venomous coral snake.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Scarlet_King_Snake (248 words)

	Coastal Plains Reptiles - Eastern Coral Snake
		The coral snake's pattern starts with fl on the forward part of the head, followed directly by a wide yellow band around the back of the head and then the sequence of fl-yellow-red-yellow-fl-etc continues until the base of the tail where the red disappears from the sequence and only the fl and yellow remain.
		Coral Snakes are often confused with the Scarlet King Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum elapsoides) and sometimes with the Scarlet Snake (Cemophora coccinea).
		The Scarlet king Snake is closer in appearance, having similar coloration, but also has a red head and the fl separates the red from the yellow instead of the yellow separating the red from the fl.
	www.coastalplainsreptiles.com /Species/Snakes/Elapidae/Micrurus_fulvius_fulvius.htm (1119 words)

	Township of West Milford Search
		This snake is identified by the three longitudinal stripes of yellow or cream on a dark background of brown or olive; there may be a row of square spots between the stripes.
		The southern ringneck snake is distinguished from the northern primarily by the large half-moon-shaped dots on its belly, and by a “break” in the collar.
		CORN SNAKE The corn snake is a red-and-orange snake locally called the “red rat snake.” The color pattern is widely variable, ranging from browns, to oranges, to grays, marked with 39 to 45 dark patches on a background of light to dark gray; the belly is usually white with a checkerboard pattern of fl.
	www.wmoem.org /Sar/njsnakedescriptions.htm (2802 words)

	Eastern Milksnake/Scarlet Kingsnake
		Scarlet kingsnakes are found primarily in the Coastal Plain of South Carolina and Georgia but are seldom seen due to their secretive habits.
		Adult scarlet kingsnakes are usually less than 2 feet long; milk snakes may reach lengths of 3 feet.
		The scarlet kingsnake is one of the most strikingly beautiful southern snakes and can easily be confused with the venomous coral snake, which is similar in appearance.
	www.uga.edu /~srelherp/snakes/lamtri.htm (193 words)

	KY Snake Publication
		Snakes are not mysterious at all, and their colorful, fascinating life histories don't justify the anxiety many people feel about them.
		Snakes are ectotherms, meaning that a snake regulates its body temperature by taking heat from or giving off heat to the environment.
		Snakes are attracted to these areas by the warmth on cold days and the cool shade on hot days.
	www.kentuckysnakes.org /publication.cfm (2776 words)

	Kingsnake - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kingsnakes are constrictors and tend to be opportunistic when it comes to their diet; they will eat other snakes (ophiophagy), lizards, rodents, birds, and eggs.
		The "king" in their name (as with the king cobra) is a reference to their taste for other snakes and their ability to overpower other snakes.
		Some species of kingsnake, such as the Scarlet Kingsnake, have the coloration and patterning which can cause them to be confused with the venomous coral snakes.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/King_snake (480 words)

	Florida Snake Identification - nuisance snake complaints
		There are a few very common nonvenomous snakes which are quite often misidentified as venomous and cause a lot of panic: yellow and red rat snakes, fl racers and several types of water snakes, particularly the banded water snake, the brown water snake and the green water snake.
		The most commonly reported striped snakes are the yellow rat snake (brown to orange-tan with four stripes), the ribbon snake and the garter snake (fl with pale white, blue, green or yellow stripes and often a checkered pattern as well).
		Red, fl and yellow bands with a red nose is a harmless coral snake look-alike, either a scarlet king snake or a scarlet snake.
	www.kingsnake.com /snakegetters/class/identify.html (595 words)

	Coral Snakes, coral snake, pictures
		The Scarlet king snake is often called the "false coral" because of the similarity of many colors and patterns.
		Again, the first color on the Scarlet King Snake is red; the coral snake starts with fl.
		The scarlet snake is a rather uncommon burrowing snake, rarely bites when handled.
	www.pestproducts.com /coral_snakes.htm (670 words)

	Florida Venomous Snakes - Poisonous Snake Pictures
		The venom of these snakes is haemotoxic, that is, it destroys the red blood cells and the walls of the blood vessels of the victim.
		A water snake, the cottonmouth is found along stream banks, in swamps, margins of lakes and in tree-bordered marshes.
		Snakes are cold blooded, so they also like rocks upon which to bask (rocks gather heat).
	www.247wildlife.com /venomousnakes.htm (1338 words)

	ANIMAL BYTES - Scarlet King Snake
		Though they are non-venomous themselves, the scarlet king snake's confusion with the aforementioned coral snakes is beneficial from a predator aversion standpoint.
		However, this same confusion is often detrimental to the scarlet king snake with regard to human encounters.
		The scarlet kingsnake is one of two U.S. subspecies of milksnake still commonly collected from the wild for pet trade.
	www.seaworld.org /animal-info/animal-bytes/animalia/eumetazoa/coelomates/deuterostomes/chordata/craniata/reptilia/squamata/scarlet-king-snake.htm (386 words)

	Scarlet Kingsnake (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Here are the differences between the two: The coral snake has a fl rounded snout; the scarlet king has a sharp pointed red snout.
		In the venomous coral snake, yellow and red touch, just as they do on a traffic light, and this is a warning or danger signal, just like a traffic light.
		Notice on the scarlet kingsnake, the yellow and red bands are separated by a band of fl.
	www.centralfloridazoo.org /animals/Scarlet_kingsnake.htm (194 words)

	Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens: Things to See and Do
		Scarlet kings are rarely encountered because they are very secretive.
		Scarlet kings lay 2-6 eggs in May or June, underground or in rotten logs.
		Another name for this species of snake is “milk snake.” Because these subspecies are widely distributed throughout the southern United States and they search for mice in grassy area, kingsnakes were often found in pastures where cattle grazed.
	www.jaxzoo.org /things/biofacts/ScarletKingsnake.asp (636 words)

	Martin County Center: Twigs and Branches - Snakes and Snake Control
		Snakes are one group of wild animals that cause many problems for people just by their presence.
		Snakes make people very uncomfortable, especially when they are surprised by the sudden appearance of a snake in the yard or even in the home.
		It is not necessary to kill every snake that is seen as most of the 37 species of snakes in North Carolina are non-poisonous and are, in fact, extremely beneficial due to the large number of rodents that many eat.
	www.ces.ncsu.edu /martin/twigs/snakes.php (471 words)

	Jungle Eyes - Venomous Snakes
		The Texas Coral snake is generally diurnal and the mimic milksnake is generally nocturnal, so you are more apt to see a Coral snake than a milksnake during the day.
		The Texas Coral snake on average is from 2 to 2 1/2 feet in length and has a very small head and mouth.
		The Northern Scarlet snake is a rather uncommon burrowing snake, that uses its pointed nose to burrow with.
	www.jungledomain.org /txsnake15.htm (721 words)

	Snake Bites - Keep Kids Healthy First Aid Guide
		And whether they are seen as slimy creatures or colorful curiosities, snakes play important environmental roles in the fragile ecosystems of the nation's wildlife areas.
		A bite from one of these, in which the snake may inject varying degrees of toxic venom, should always be considered a medical emergency, says the American Red Cross.
		Some nonpoisonous snakes, such as the scarlet king snake, mimic the bright red, yellow and fl coloration of the coral snake.
	www.keepkidshealthy.com /welcome/firstaid/snake_bites.html (2202 words)

	Austin Snakes
		The blotched water snake on the lily pads pictured at left was photographed in one of the ponds at Zilker.
		The scarlet king snake can sometimes be mistaken for a coral snake, but the shape of their heads is quite different and the order of red, fl and yellow bands is also distinct (although I can never remember what it is specifically).
		In this last encounter, the snake was so heavy that I thought somebody had sneaked up behind me as I hiked alone and had put their arm on me, so I was much relieved to find out it was only a snake.
	home.att.net /~larvalbugbio/snakes.html (1263 words)

	Snake control and Snake animal facts
		On the underside of the tail of all nonpoisonous snakes, scales are in two rows all the way from the vent of the snake to the tip of the tail.
		Nonpoisonous mimics of the coral snake (such as the scarlet king snake) have red and yellow rings, separated by fl rings.
		Snakes are not very mobile, and even though some are fairly adaptable, most have specific habitat requirements.
	www.crittercontrol.com /?doc=resources_af_nonpoisonoussnakes (1198 words)

	Essays.cc - Snake Bites
		Snake bites are wounds inflicted by the mouth of a snake.
		Depending upon the victim’s symptoms and the species of the snake, the physician may administer antivenin, a preparation that helps to neutralize the venom and minimize its harmful effects.(Encarta96) The venom of poisonous snakes is produced and stored in specialized glands within the snake’s head.
		If a snake appears missing from a cage you may be able to locate it before entering the room in preparation of re-securing it.
	www.essays.cc /free_essays/a2/svx42.shtml (2373 words)

	Lampropeltis triangulum elapsoides (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Scarlet kingsnake: Left to right: Side of the head; underside of the head (chin and throat).
		The scarlet kingsnake is active primarily at night.
		Comparison with other species: The scarlet kingsnake is frequently mistaken for the venomous coral snake (Micrurus fulvius) or the non-venomous scarlet snake (Cemophora cocinnea), but it really is easy to distinguish between the three species.
	www.flmnh.ufl.edu /natsci/herpetology/FL-GUIDE/Lampropeltistelapsoides.htm (326 words)

	Snakes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		This coral snake mimic, the scarlet king snake (Lampropeltis triangulum), is common in some of the mesic hammock "islands" located in the floodplain marsh.
		The somewhat similar, but less common scarlet snake (Cemophora coccinea), is found in drier, sandier soil habitats such as the xeric hammocks along the railroad tracks.
		I've seen these snakes a few times around the parking lot area and once out on the dikes near a hammock island, but they are not common on the refuge.
	www.stetson.edu /~pmay/woodruff/snakes.htm (1305 words)

	king snake - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		KING SNAKE [king snake] name for a number of species of the genus Lampropeltis, nonvenomous, egg-laying, constricting snakes of North America which show much variation in color and markings.
		Find newspaper and magazine articles plus images and maps related to "king snake" at HighBeam.
		Snake King of Camden Town; A DAY IN THE LIFE.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-kingsnak.html (286 words)

	Baby Copperhead Picture Snake (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		snake 279 coral snake picture 278 florida picture snake 272 chicken picture snake 254 picture snake solid 242 king cobra snake picture 231 gardner picture snake 230 baby copperhead...
		Rat Snakes: Rat Snakes are a fascinating family, and are some of my favorite snakes.
		the Eastern Milk Snake mimics the Copperhead, and the Scarlet King Snake mimics the...
	www.reptileforums.com /results/snakes/baby-copperhead-picture-snake.html (267 words)

	pack157 Painted snake rocks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Spray the snake with clear acrylic spray paint after it is completely dry.
		The Scarlet King Snake and the Coral Snake both are found in Florida and southern states.
		Coral Snake venom is almost as strong as Cobra venom.
	www.geocities.com /Yosemite/Rapids/8047/snakes.html (324 words)

	Snake removal and control
		Snake Control and Snake Removal is the only way to Control Snakes and Snake Breeding.
		Snake control for large Snakes can be a challenge as well as Snake Control for small Snakes.
		Snake Animal Control or Removal of Snakes may be essential for human health and controlling Snake Populations is the first step.
	www.crittercontrol.com /snakes.htm (500 words)

	Snakes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		It turned out to to be a corn snake which is a member of the rat snake family.
		Actually there are other snakes with red and yellow but the bands are separated from the yellow stripes by fl.
		It states "Since snakes like moisture they can be coaxed to one area by placing wads of damp cloth covered with dry ones at different places along a wall.
	www.ces.ncsu.edu /cabarrus/staff/dgoforth/newsart/snake.html (834 words)

	Sun Herald - 07/20/04
		The coral snake, which is often confused with the harmless scarlet king, is an elusive subterranian species.
		There are two families of venomous snakes in the United States, according to the Food and Drug Administration, and Florida has both.
		Though medical professionals may not agree on every point of how to treat a snake bite, they are nearly unanimous in their views of what NOT to do.
	www.sun-herald.com /NewsArchive2/072004/tp3np19.htm?date=072004&story=tp3np19.htm (886 words)

	Eastern Coral Snake
		The brilliant red, yellow, and fl stripes are a warning to stay away from this very poisonous snake.
		The harmless scarlet king snake is easily confused with the coral snake because its markings are almost identical.
		However, the scarlet king snake’s head is red, while the coral snake’s is fl.
	www.ndi4all.org /grade45/EasternCoralSnake-c.html (100 words)

	Florida Orienteering - FLOing WILD: Coral or King Snake (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Coral Snake venom is a strong neurotoxin, affecting the nervous and respiratory systems, and a bite can be fatal.
		Coral snakes are shy, hiding under logs and fallen leaves.
		No one has died from a Coral snake bite since an effective antivenom was developed, but it is most effective when given within four hours of a bite.
	www.floridaorienteering.org /nature/coralking.htm (376 words)

	Shake Mimicry
		In the wild in Costa Rica, the appearance of coral snakes was thought by some scientists to be camouflaging.
		An evolutionary biologist showed that the snake's appearance was aposematic though by showing that birds were just as likely to avoid a coral snake if it were on a white paper background as when it was on a natural background.
		This experiment also revealed that even the least impressive mimics were less likely to be attacked as a result of their aposematic mimicry of poisonous snakes.
	amos.indiana.edu /library/scripts/snakemimicry.html (261 words)

	HighBeam Encyclopedia â“ Free Online Encyclopedia for Reference, Research, Facts
		The common king snake, or chain snake (Lampropeltis getulus), of the E United States is usually about 3 to 5 ft (90-150 cm) long and fl or brown with yellow and white rings or bands that form a chainlike pattern.
		doliata) has a pattern of fl, red, and yellow bands similar to that of the unrelated coral snake.
		Other less brightly marked varieties of the same species are called milk snakes, because they are reputed by legend to milk cows.
	www.encyclopedia.com /printable.aspx?id=1E1:kingsnak (151 words)

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