I haven't found any sources as to why they are called that. Often people find a new animal and just come up with a cool name for it without much deep meaning. If I had to guess, I would think that this is why:
Yes, there are coral snakes in Florida.
The Coral snake and Mexican Milk snake are similar because of their colors, they both have three colors: Red, Black, and yellow.Coral snakes are preety dangerous so some Mexican Milk Snakes are killed for confustion of being a coral snake.The only way I can think of to tell the to species apart is "red and black friend of jack but red and yellow could kill a fellow"
They feed on smaller Snakes, Lizards, Frogs, and nestling bhttp://wiki.answers.com/wiki/Birds and Rodentsetc.
Coral snakes primarily feed on small reptiles, amphibians, and other snakes. Their diet may also include small mammals and birds. Coral snakes are known to have a preference for other snake species as food.
Some species of coral snakes are considered to be threatened or endangered due to habitat loss, pollution, and collection for the pet trade. Conservation efforts are in place to protect these unique and often misunderstood snakes.
Coral snakes do not live in water.
No. Pipe snakes are sometimes even considered "False Coral Snakes."
Yes, there are coral snakes in Florida.
milk snakes and coral snakes they look the same but coral snakes are dangerous and milk snakes aren't
coral fish are eaten by pigs
rattlesnakes are ugly. coral snakes aren't
No, coral king snakes are not venomous. They are mild mannered snakes that are not known to bite.
Usually smaller snakes
snakes
Coral snakes have these colors. Below is a picture
yes they live on coral leaves
The Coral snake and Mexican Milk snake are similar because of their colors, they both have three colors: Red, Black, and yellow.Coral snakes are preety dangerous so some Mexican Milk Snakes are killed for confustion of being a coral snake.The only way I can think of to tell the to species apart is "red and black friend of jack but red and yellow could kill a fellow"