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RE: Coral snakes
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by Cro on July 22, 2005
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Austin: Try looking for Coral Snakes very early in the morning from sunup until about 9:00 am, when it is still cool. This is especially good if it rains the night before.
Also, try road cruising the dirt roads starting about an hour and a half before dark.
Anytime from early April to late October can be good.
Best Regards JohnZ
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by Cro on July 22, 2005
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I meant to say ( very early in the morning from sunup until about 9:00 am, under tin, logs, old boards, palmetto fronds, and other debris ). JohnZ
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by Mustangrde1 on July 23, 2005
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I have actually been finding most my corals from dark till about 2 hours after including these two.
http://thereptileroom.org/forum/uploads/post-19-1121979431.jpg
http://thereptileroom.org/forum/uploads/post-19-1121980674.jpg
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by atlvolkid on July 23, 2005
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Earlier this month, I saw an enormous one (no doubt a female) in the Croom WMA an hour after sunset. It was crossing the road slowly- till it got a gander of me. I talked to a local who said he kills them on his farm all the time (2 within that week). The upland pine area there seems to be a good area. Lots of dirt roads there too. I think the heat has pushed their activity span into the night. Good luck. I'll let you know if i find a "pot" of them!
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by GREGLONGHURST on July 23, 2005
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The times posted work. Micrurus in Florida are crepuscular bordering on nocturnal. They may be found during daylight after a rain, particularly a heavy one. More info may be found on the following website: http://treasurecoastwebdesign.com/snakes.
~~Greg~~
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by atlvolkid on July 23, 2005
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With all this coral snake talk, I ventured out this evening to a local Tampa area park that has a rep for having a ton of corals. The park manager was there, she confirmed the coral population and sent me to an area of pines/oaks. After 10 minutes of searching off a trail (at 7:40 pm), the branch I was standing on moved. When I lifted my tennis shoe I could see it was about a 2ft. coral and it took off with me in pursuit. Luckily I was not bitten. (Time for some snake boots!) And again, no pics! This one had very muted colors and was almost impossible to see when sitting on pine needles.
Greg, Thx for continued advice.
Bob
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by timberrattlesnake89 on July 24, 2005
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I have seen one just north of Jacksonville on a dirt road right at dusk last summer. THey are quick little buggers. I was unable to catch him but I still was able to see him.
Phillip
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by Cro on July 24, 2005
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Phillip: About half of captive corals will eat pinks. I am not sure if it is all that good for them or not, but the ones that are more active and nervious and more abt to bite seem to be the ones that will bite pinks and then go ahead and eat them if offered from forceps or just left in the cage overnight. Usually, you do not have to try senting the pinks with lizard, or snake smell. Some corals will eat pinks / hoppers, and some will not. JohnZ
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