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Definition of eastern coral snake

eastern coral snake

Plural:eastern coral snakes
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North American A highly venomous snake of the elapid family native to the southeastern United States, characterized by a striking pattern of contiguous red, yellow, and black bands.

Example

"While hiking through the Florida scrubland, the biologist carefully photographed a beautifully banded Eastern coral snake resting near the trail."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with non-venomous mimics like the scarlet kingsnake; in North America, they are commonly distinguished by the safety rhyme 'red touches yellow, kills a fellow'.

• Nearby Words

easter lily
eastern
eastern brown snake
eastern coral snake
eastern diamondback rattlesnake
eastern garter snake
eastern glass lizard

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eastern coral snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 30, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eastern-coral-snake
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