Slender Coral Snake Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Calliophis melanurus
Family : Elapidae
Order : Squamata
Class : Reptilia
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Agricultural lands,gardens,both dense & open forests
Description : The slender coral snake has a distinct pattern of red, yellow, and black bands that encircle its body. However, this pattern is not always reliable for identification, as other nonvenomous species may have similar patterns. This species is relatively small, averaging between 20 to 30 inches in length. The venom of the slender coral snake is highly potent and can cause muscle paralysis and respiratory failure if not treated promptly. However, they are generally non-aggressive and will try to avoid confrontation with humans. This species can be found in a variety of habitats, including pine and oak forests, wetlands, and grasslands.
The slender coral snake primarily feeds on small reptiles, such as lizards and other snakes, as well as some small mammals and amphibians. The slender coral snake is a solitary and elusive species that spends most of its time hidden beneath leaf litter or burrowing in the soil. They are most active during the daytime in the spring and fall months. The slender coral snake is not currently listed as threatened or endangered, but habitat loss and fragmentation due to human development may pose a threat to its populations in some areas.
The slender coral snake primarily feeds on small reptiles, such as lizards and other snakes, as well as some small mammals and amphibians. The slender coral snake is a solitary and elusive species that spends most of its time hidden beneath leaf litter or burrowing in the soil. They are most active during the daytime in the spring and fall months. The slender coral snake is not currently listed as threatened or endangered, but habitat loss and fragmentation due to human development may pose a threat to its populations in some areas.
Distribution in Bangladesh
Other Species from Group
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Laticauda colubrina
(Yellow-lipped Sea Krait) -
Hydrophis platurus
(Pelagic Sea Snake) -
Hydrophis stricticollis
(Collared Sea Snake) -
Bungarus niger
(Black Krait) -
Bungarus fasciatus
(Banded Krait) -
Hydrophis ornatus
(Ornate Reef Sea Snake) -
Hydrophis nigrocinctus
(Daudin’s Sea Snake) -
Hydrophis gracilis
(Graceful Small-headed Sea Snake) -
Hydrophis fasciatus
(Stripped Sea Snake) -
Hydrophis lapemoides
(Arabian Gulf Sea Snake)
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description written by: Hajbun Tasnim Preety,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:www.indiabiodiversity.org; photo credit and copyright:Prashanthns (wikimedia).more information please contact with us.
description written by: Hajbun Tasnim Preety,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:www.indiabiodiversity.org; photo credit and copyright:Prashanthns (wikimedia).more information please contact with us.