Quote Originally Posted by panthercz
Aren't coral snakes rear fanged and not very prone to bite? None the less I'd still be careful, and good job trying to help the snake.
they are elapids, they are fixed front fanged (http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-cou...animallist.pdf page 4, elapid section). just like cobras with their teeth structure etc. leather gloves would be a better bet (DON"T QUOTE ME EITHER!!!!!!!!). what and how are you going to treat it? are you licenced, i am only asking because if someone who isn't is bitten and severely hurt, is bad rep for the herp community. if you are good for you! if not you may wish just to either release it or send it to someone who has experience and paperwork to deal with them.

~mike