Diana's Coral Snake

Micrurus diana

Potentially dangerous

Classification

Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Elapidae

Micrurus diana, also known commonly as Diana's coral snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to South America. Etymology The specific name, diana, is dedicated to the goddess Diana.

Distribution

Brown R, Siler C, Oliveros C, Welton L, Rock A, Swab J, Van Weerd M, van Beijnen J, Rodriguez D, Jose E, Diesmos A · CC BY 3.0

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Sources and credits

PhotoBrown R, Siler C, Oliveros C, Welton L, Rock A, Swab J, Van Weerd M, van Beijnen J, Rodriguez D, Jose E, Diesmos A · CC BY 3.0 DescriptionMicrurus diana, Wikipedia contributors Safetyreptiledatabase

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