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CHAGUARAMAS WILDLIFE - Coral Snakes |
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The Common Coral Snake Scientific Name - Micrurus cinicinalis Common Name - "Small Coral Snake" This venomous snake rarely grows much longer than 12 inches and it is just about thick as a pencil. It can easily be identified from its coloured bands which are arranged in the order of Red, White and Black along the length of it body. The venom of the coral is very potent and it attacks the nervous system (neurotoxic) of it's victims. The mouth of of the snake is very small, in fact the mouth is so small that it can bite only between your fingers and toes. The coral snake, usually hangs on while biting, injecting as much venom as possible. This deadly little snake should be left alone. |
The Large Coral Snake Scientific Name - Micrurus lemniscatus diutius Common Name - "Large Coral Snake" Not seen as often as the small coral snake. This coral grows to a length of 52 inches and may be thicker than your finger. It brightly colour with Orange, Yellow and Black shiny bands. The venom of this snake attacks the nervous system, (just like it's smaller cousin). The mouth of the snake is also very small and just like the small coral snake it can bite only between the fingers and toes. |
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