Swinhoe's Temperate Asian Coralsnake

Sinomicrurus swinhoei, also known as Swinhoe's temperate Asian coralsnake, is a highly venomous species of coral snake in the family Elapidae. It is endemic to Taiwan. The specific name is in honor of the English naturalist Robert Swinhoe, who was first European consul in Taiwan. Common name has been proposed for it.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

Venomous. The note covers its whole family. Cobras, mambas, kraits, coral snakes, sea snakes; all species venomous Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Sinomicrurus annularis — venomous
• Sinomicrurus peinani — venomous

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Squamata

Family

Elapidae

Genus

Sinomicrurus

Species

Sinomicrurus swinhoei

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