Coral snake
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Coral snakes are a large group of elapid snakes that can be divided into two distinct groups, the Old World coral snakes and New World coral snakes. There are 27 species of Old World coral snakes, in
Micrurus fulvius, Polk County, FL, USA imported from i Naturalist photo 286627672
Eastern coral snake (Micrurus fulvius)
Coral snake showing typically reclusive behavior of hiding under rotting wood. This one was over 75 cm (30 in) long, but less than 25 mm (1 in) across.
Micrurus
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Micrurus is a genus of venomous coral snakes of the family Elapidae.
Coral snake
…snakes, in three genera (Calliophis, Hemibungarus, and Sinomicrurus), and 83 recognized species of New World coral snakes, in two genera (Micruroides and Micrurus). Phylogenetic studies suggest that the group originated in the Old World. While new world species of both genera are venomous, their bites are seldom…
Micrurus fulvius Holbrook V3P10AA