Scarlet Kingsnake

Scarlet Kingsnake is a nonvenomous snake. They are known for mimicking the colors of the venomous coral snake but in a different order. the popular rhyme "red touches yellow will kill a fellow, red on black, you're alright Jack" tends to be accurate, but can be incorrect in certain locations. It's safest to identify based on multiple factors, not just the order of the coloration. These snakes are native mostly to Southeastern North Carolina.

1. Scarlet Kingsnake (Lampropeltis
triangulum elapsoides).
Nonvenomous. Known for
mimicking the colors of the
venomous coral snake, but ina
different order. The popular rhyme
"Red touches yellow will kill a fellow,
red on black, you're alright Jack"
tends to be accurate, but can be
incorrect in certain locations. It's
safest to identify based on multiple
factors, not just the order of the
coloration. Scarlet Kingsnakes are
native mostly to Southeastern North
Carolina.