Venezuela coral snake

Cómo reconocerlo

• Black, red and white (or yellow) rings, like most coral snakes1
• The black rings are arranged in groups of three (triads), and the first triad is complete1
• The white rings are usually slightly wider than the black rings1
• The dorsal scales of the red and white rings have black tips1
• Adults usually measure 48–70 cm in total length, including the tail1

Se confunde a menudo con: Its first black triad is complete, which is unlike several other coral snakes. The white rings are also usually slightly wider than the black rings.1