Kenneth L. Krysko photo.
Eastern Coral Snake, Micrurus fulvius
Eastern coral snakes are adapted to digging in the leaf litter and soil of the Fort Matanzas National Monument forest habitats (live oak hammock, cedar and cabbage palm forest, and slash pine and red bay woodland). However, they also are frequently seen on the surface. They are most active in the early morning and early evening hours. They feed on lizards and snakes.
