Coral snake - General Information

The coral snakes (Micrurus and Micruroides) are two genera of about 65 snake species, found in tropical South America and southern USA. They are venomous and related to Old World cobras, and are the most venomous snake in the New World. Most notable are their red, yellow and black colored bands. This contrasts to the bands of coral snake mimics, such as the Scarlet King Snake, which are red, black, and yellow. In some regions, the order of bands distinguishes between the non-venomous mimics and the venomous coral snakes, ...

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About 65 Coral snake - General Information. The coral snakes (Micrurus and Micruroides) are two genera of about 65 snake species, found in tropical South America and southern USA. They are venomous and related to Old World cobras, and are the most venomous snake in the New World. Most notable are their red, yellow and black colored bands. This contrasts to the bands of coral snake mimics, such as the Scarlet King Snake, which are red, black, and yellow. In some regions, the order of ba ...

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