Cemophora coccinea copei and Cemophora coccinea coccinea
Average size: 14-20 inches; Record 32.5 inches. Young are 5.5 inches at birth.
Range: Throughout Florida
Diet: Small snakes, lizards (including their eggs) and frogs.
Status: Uncommon. Very secretive, hides under bark, logs, etc. Seen mainly at night or after heavy rains. Can be found in woodland habitats with sandy soils.
How to Tell the Difference Between the Coral Snake and its Mimics
