The South Florida Carol snake is a very venomous snake. Its body is colored block striped patterned: red, yellow, and black. People often say, “if red touches yellow it is bad for a fellow.” However, the Scarlet King Snake is very similar to the Florida Coral Snake but is it not a venomous snake. The Scarlet King Snake’s body also has a block striped color patterned body: red, black, and yellow. What is most likely the adaptation that protect the Scarlet King Snake from most of its predators? (SC.5.L.17.1) The Scarlet King Snake’s mimics the color pattern of a very venomous snake this adaptation helps it survive.

The South Florida Carol snake lives up to its name.

The South Florida Carol snake venomous bite protect it from its predators.

The Scarlet Kings Snakes venomous bite protect it from its predators.