Tread With Caution – Every U.S. State’s Deadliest Denizens Finally Revealed
Snakes in Georgia
Georgia has many fascinating wild animals, including the Eastern coral snake. Recognizable by its yellow, black, and red rings, this snake is closely related to deadly sea snakes, cobras, and mambas. They thrive in marshy, sandy, wooded, and watery areas, making the southeastern United States, including Georgia, the perfect habitat.
Although often mistaken for the harmless scarlet king, the Eastern coral snake is highly venomous and bites when threatened. Its bite is painless for the first 12 hours, causing intense pain later. Further effects can include paralysis, double vision, and respiratory failure.
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