Snakes
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Across the regions where it's common, the Scarletsnake peaks from March to August.
Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 3 states
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Snakes
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Description
Cemophora coccinea, commonly known as the scarlet snake, is a species of nonvenomous snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The scarlet snake is relatively small, semi fossorial habitat specialists from southeastern United States, growing to a total length (tail included) of 14–26 inches (36–66 cm) at adult size.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
It is native to peninsular Florida, and found in southeastern Texas, eastern Oklahoma, Arkansas, parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware; with disjunct populations in New Jersey and central Missouri. The species is native to the southeastern United States.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The scarlet snake is nocturnal and is active only during the summer months. Breeding occurs throughout the spring months, and eggs are laid throughout the summer in burrows or under rocks.Wikipedia ↗
Often mistaken for
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Scarletsnake
When is the Scarletsnake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Scarletsnake peaks from March to August.
Where does the Scarletsnake live?
It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 3 states, including Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
What does the Scarletsnake look like?
It's often confused with the Eastern Coralsnake, Texas Coralsnake, and Sonoran Coralsnake.