You will notice that you always see them in the same place. At our old house we always had them in the back yard and killed tons of them every year. At our ranch house we ALWAYS see them in the driveway. I've probly killed over 50 in a 50 yard area. DO NOT THINK FOR A MINUTE THEY CAN'T BITE YOU! I was messing with one a while back and it bit my boot and was instantly latched on and soaked the toe of my boot in venom. I have seen some that weren't so agressive but I have also seen some pretty agressive ones. Also, it's important to know that there are several different varieties of coral snakes and not all have the red and yellow touching. There is a Milk Snake that is harmless but there are also coral snakes that look just like a milk snake. I believe they are mainly on the west coast. Don't ever take a chance with one.
And since we're on the subject of snakes, here's one my grandpa killed a couple years ago just before he passed away.
And here's one I found hog hunting a while back.
I've only dealt with two coral snakes so far. Both were found within about 10 feet of each other, a year apart. I wondered if there was some type of den in the area. They were probably only 18" or so, and not very thick.
