It doesnt look like a typical coral snake as far as color. But I figured there are king snakes with that similiar color patter here in the states so why cant there be a coral with the almost same pattern in south america??? Also the body of the snake to me shouted out king snake or coral. Since king snake was ruled out completely by you I went with coral. LOL ok well off to look for a herp to stump u guys again or try to lol.