Macclelland’s Coral Snake Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Sinomicrurus macclellandi
Family : Elapidae
Order : Squamata
Class : Reptilia
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Forests,Lowlands
Description : This species is highly venomous and has distinctive coloration that consists of black, red, and yellow bands. The red and yellow bands are separated by narrow black bands, which distinguishes it from the similarly colored but harmless milk snake and scarlet snake in North America, which have red and black bands separated by broad white or yellow bands.
The MacClelland's Coral Snake is primarily found in forested areas and can often be seen hiding under leaves or in crevices. It preys on small reptiles and amphibians, such as lizards and frogs.
If you encounter a MacClelland's Coral Snake in the wild, it is important to keep a safe distance and not to disturb it. Their venom is highly toxic and can be fatal if not treated promptly. It is always advisable to seek medical attention immediately if bitten by any venomous snake.
The MacClelland's Coral Snake is primarily found in forested areas and can often be seen hiding under leaves or in crevices. It preys on small reptiles and amphibians, such as lizards and frogs.
If you encounter a MacClelland's Coral Snake in the wild, it is important to keep a safe distance and not to disturb it. Their venom is highly toxic and can be fatal if not treated promptly. It is always advisable to seek medical attention immediately if bitten by any venomous snake.
Distribution in Bangladesh
Other Species from Group
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Hydrophis schistosus
(Hook-nosed Sea Snake) -
Hydrophis obscurus
(Russell’s Sea Snake) -
Laticaudata laticaudata
(Black-banded sea krait,) -
Naja kaouthia
(Monocled Cobra) -
Hydrophis caerulescens
(Malacca Sea Snake) -
Hydrophis fasciatus
(Stripped Sea Snake) -
Bungarus niger
(Black Krait) -
Hydrophis lapemoides
(Arabian Gulf Sea Snake) -
Hydrophis platurus
(Pelagic Sea Snake) -
Naja naja
(Binocellate Cobra)
Species groups
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description written by: Zarin Tasnim,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:IUCN Red List Bangladesh-2015,www.reptile-database.reptarium.cz; photo credit:ong-siau-kun(www.inaturalist.org/people/ong-siau-kun), photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.
description written by: Zarin Tasnim,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:IUCN Red List Bangladesh-2015,www.reptile-database.reptarium.cz; photo credit:ong-siau-kun(www.inaturalist.org/people/ong-siau-kun), photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.