Texas coral snake (Micrurus tener) bites.

Background: The clinical features of bites from Texas coral snakes (Micrurus tener) have not been well studied. Our goal was to review the largest number of victims of Texas coral snakebites to determine their characteristics, effects, treatment, and outcome.

Methods: Retrospective case series of Micrurus tener exposures reported to the Texas Poison Center Network from 2000 to 2004.