Snakes are exotic pets that are now quite fashionable when it comes to keeping something weird at home. Not all varieties are manageable to be kept as pets, but corn snakes are most famous in this territory. They are exotic-looking, much docile, and easily maintained creatures.
Some other category of snake is similar to the corn snakes, and here we would like to compare them. The coral snake is such a variety that looks the same as the corn snake.
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How does the coral snake look like?
Coral snakes come in yellow and red color combinations while the corn snakes are mostly found in the combination of yellow and black colors. The sizes of the matured snakes are almost the same but there are different techniques to identify coral snakes and corn snakes.
How to identify corn snake and coral snake from the look and pattern?
The rings or bands in the body of corn snakes do not get complete, while the bands of yellow or black are full circles that are seen on the body of the coral snakes. This is a pretty distinct way to identify coral snakes and corn snakes.
Which one is more dangerous, coral snake or corn snake?
Coral snakes are much prettier than their other species, corn snakes. They are also smarter and swift in movements. The corn snakes are usually not much active when it comes to attacking. Though they can hunt their prey in the wilderness and search for their food, they can be easily tamed.
When it comes to the coral snakes, the vibrant colored snakes are swift and much venomous. When it comes to the quality of poison it can hold, it can be easily stated that they hold the second position of holding the strong venom, the first place held by a black mamba. But when it comes to delivering the poison, rattlesnakes are smarter than coral snakes. Thus the strike of the rattlesnake is more lethal than that of coral snakes.
Which snakes are mistaken with coral snakes?
There are a few snakes that are pretty similar in looks. Coral snakes, which are famous for being pet creatures, are quite a lookalike for scarlet kingsnakes and regular Scarlet snakes. The color scheme is pretty similar among these snakes. The red, black, and yellow color making bands on their body makes them look pretty similar.
What is the outcome of the bite of coral snake ad corn snake?
Coral snakes hold much strong venom which can be quite dangerous to any small creatures. The venom of the coral snake affects the victim after 13 hours. It takes time to get active in the body of the bitten person but causes nausea, vomiting, and sloppy speech, and blurred or double vision. Also, muscle twitching and weakness are some of the other symptoms of the venom of coral snake.
On the other hand, corn snakes do not actually use venom when they bite. Most of the time the script h marks or some teeth marks are seen on the body part of the victim. Sometimes if it bites too harshly, then the skin may get torn, which can be treated easily.
Can the bite of the coral snake or corn snake be deadly?
We have already stated that corn snakes can never kill a human by biting him or her, as they do not contain much venom. But when it comes to coral snakes, their venom has the neurotoxin effect which makes the victim hugely sick.
Along with the muscle twitching, weakness and dizziness there can be symptoms of cardiac arrest or disturbed respiratory function. These are lethal and can cause death if not treated immediately.
How different are the shapes of the head of coral and corn snake?
Coral snakes look much different than corn snakes with a blunt head. The tip of the head is black and there are eyes at the back of its head. The shape of the head is much similar to the tail portion so when you see a coral snake, it is hard to diagnose which way is the head and which is the side of the tail.
Corn snakes have angular-shaped heads and their eyes are on the sides of the head.
What are the differences in the characteristics of coral and corn snakes?
Coral snakes have two varieties. New World coral snakes are available in North America while Old world coral snakes are seen in Asia.
Place of origin:
The snakes which are found in America live in swampy and woody area but the old world ones are found in the Arizona deserts. These ones come with a smallmouth and a fixed place for fangs. Due to the thinness of their fangs, they are not able to make the tear on the skin of humans and thus there are very few cases of death are reported from the bite of coral snakes.
Posture of striking:
When they feel threatened they coil up around any part of the creature that is before them and swung their body back and forth to strike it. They sometimes raise their tail while keeping their head buried, and that way it can make fool of the predator.
Taming
Corn snakes are called one of the best choices for the starter pet. They can be easily tamed as they are pretty docile in nature and easily maintained.
Quality of venom:
They are actually counted as non-venomous snakes. They only devour their food as a whole and with the help of muscle movement, their food reaches their stomach.
Place of origin:
They are found in the US, in the southeast part of the country.
Morphs and their price:
As they are pretty famous for the extraordinary look and calm nature, breeders often create many attractive morphs of them. There are varieties of colors available on the progeny of corn snakes. Also, they are of much value due to their demand among snake lovers.
Conclusion:
As it is not always easy to tell a corn snake from a coral snake, when you see any snake in the wilderness, it is advised not to proceed and tough any of them. Some snakes are non-venomous like corn snakes but there are various venomous categories of snakes that look extensively pretty. The willing buyers and pet lovers should only approach the breeders or pet shop to get their pets.
