Coral Snake

ESPECULADO

Micrurus fulvius

A brilliantly colored elapid with the most potent venom in North America.

The Eastern Coral Snake carries the most potent venom of any North American snake, a neurotoxin that can cause respiratory failure. The mnemonic 'red touch yellow, kill a fellow' distinguishes them from the harmless scarlet kingsnake. Bites are rare but medically serious.

GUÍA DE CAMPO

Especie: Micrurus fulvius
Hábitat: Bosque
Comportamiento: Neutral
Peso: 0.1 lb
Peligro
Cazable: No

FAUNA RELACIONADA

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Crotalus adamanteus

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Agkistrodon piscivorus

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