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Sonoran Coralsnake Micruroides euryxanthus

The Sonoran Coralsnake, a venomous species, is infrequently spotted in the southern regions of Arizona. Typically measuring less than 2 feet in length and as slender as a pencil in adulthood, its body showcases striking bands of black and red, interspersed with white or faint yellow stripes. Notably, its face is cloaked in black, and its tail lacks the final red band. Contrary to common belief, the well-known rhyme "red-touch-yellow" is an unreliable method for identifying this snake. This leads many to mistakenly classify benign species like the Longnosed Snakes, Groundsnakes, and Shovel-Nosed Snakes as the Sonoran Coralsnake due to their superficial resemblance. Distinct from the Eastern coralsnake genus, the Sonoran variety isn't perceived as threatening unless deliberately provoked. Possessing static front fangs and potent neurotoxic venom, there haven't been any reported fatalities from its bite. Interestingly, an encounter with this snake in a household might hint at a lurking termite problem.

  • Dangerously Venomous
  • Very Rarely encountered
  • Avoid or relocate if found at a home
  • Snake fencing not effective