Really cool macro shots! The coral snake is my favorite, especially the red scales mottled with black. Hopefully you didn't get too close to this fellow!!!
Eric
Thanks..Fortunately Coral's a VERY unaggressive and (usually) only bite as a last resort. I was about 6 inches from him. I won't do that with a rattler by any means
Here's an even closer shot of the Coral:
Full Size:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3855/14812556229_d5ed8e919c_h.jpg