Scarlet King Snake by danapommet
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We had a cold spell last night and we found a recently hatched Scarlet King Snake trying to stay warm on our walkway. We scooped it up and s/he spent the night in a paper towel lined shoebox. They are a nonvenomous species of King Snakes found in the southeastern United States. They are mostly night hunters and are among the smallest of all King Snakes, usually ranging from 16 to 20 inches (40 to 50 cm) long at maturity. This new hatchlings was about 6 inches (15 cm) long and not aggressive at all. Easy to tell which photo was taken in the shoebox and the other was taken outside on the walkway. The sun was on the dead leaves under the hedge so that is where we put him. It does look like the deadly venomous Coral Snake but it was not.
Red touch yellow, it can kill a fellow (Coral Snake)
Red touch black, it is a friend of Jack (King Snake)
Adults King Snakes are expert climbers and swimmers and eat lizards, frogs and birds eggs. This little fellow must be limited to insects. S/he was only about as big as a wood pencil. Something different for my 1,500th posting.
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favorites and comments. They are very much appreciated.
Dana
Comments (37)
Faemike55
Very beautiful captures lovely snake Blessed be those who care for the least
jocko500
got a good shot of snake. wonderful
MrsRatbag
What a beautiful little creature! I'm glad you kept it warm overnight.
bebopdlx
Cool photo.
ronmolina
Most excellent captures!
netot
Great find and photo, Dana! I'm glad you take care for her, snakes are a misunderstood species
eekdog
congrats on 1500 images, Dana. looking forward to 1500+ more. superb on enlarge, but can't stand snakes, enjoy them on pic. glad it was not a coral variety.
JuliSonne
Snakes are fascinating but ..... not really my case. I have great respect for them and that's putting it mildly ..... FEAR! Because my skills are equal to zero. Thanks for the info. But she has a very nice color.
SunriseGirl
What a fantastik #1500. And a great story and info. Thanks for sharing.
durleybeachbum
Such a beautiful creature! Thankyou for caring for it and showing us !
jayfar
Congrats on your 1500th Dana and these are great shots of this little feller. Glad you know the difference!!
mtdana
Great capture from the colors I would have assumed it was deadly!
Jean_C
I do not like snakes because I do not know how to recognize them, that one would have scared me, but he is superb with its splendid colors! Excellent capture, Dana! Congratulations for your 1500th image!
Leije
This snake scares me, but you say it is not venomous ! Two superb shots of it, Dana ! Congrats for your 1500th !
whaleman
Not knowing about them I would have presumed it to be dangerous with that vivid color. I particularly like the upper shot, almost like posed. And congratulations on reaching 1500! That represents a lot of work and pleasure for those of us watching your every move.
danapommet
Wayne, the snake was backed up against a step and I am guessing that this is a defensive position. S/he was to fast to allow me to pose him!
blinkings
A friend of mine has a Milk snake which to my untrained eye looks similar. I've even gotten to handle it as it is harmless too, unlike 100% of the native snakes around here....which will KILL ya as soon as look at ya! lol
Cyve
Ce sont vraiment de superbes image non ami et un instant j'ai cru que c'etait le serpent corail. These are really great image, my friend, and a moment I thought it was the coral snake.
jif3d
O.K. it's safe but it sure doesn't look that way, my cat when she was a kitten kept bringing red bellied black snakes into the kitchen for our approval...and are extremely poisonous ! ~Cheers~
jmb007
jolie
K_T_Ong
Snakes can be such fascinating creatures. I seriously would be tempted to keep this pretty little critter as a pet, considering that it's so small and non-venomous. And so good-looking. :)
dakotabluemoon
He sure is a pretty snake this is one i do not see around here awesome shot.
adrie
Wow, that is one awesomely cool snake capture Dana.
Rob2753
That's great that you did that Dana, as you know I am a snake fan and keep a rat snake and have 20 Royal pythons at home :) we have a similar saying, "Red on yellow or white, kill a fellow or might, Red on black venom lack" :) Great shots and some good info too
sossy
impressive and wonderful colored spezies! interesting to read about her! look, the ground in the first images fits to her skin! ;o)
alanwilliams
not to be met on a dark night i'm thinking Dana. Great shot
flavia49
wonderful captures!! I like snakes. Congrats on your 1500th!!
bobrgallegos
Great capture of this KIng Snake Dana!! I've seen the venomous coral snake and this looks just like it. How do You tell the difference?
jendellas
That was your good deed for the night, s/he is beautiful. Great 1500. xx
Kaartijer
I've seen some last summer on the Texas freeways... of course, they were smashed by other vehicles when they "jaywalked" :) Cool shots!
Katraz
Nice shot ,one of my customers has some of these.