Black Coralsnake

Calliophis nigriscens, commonly known as the black coral snake or striped coral snake, is a species of venomous elapid snake endemic to the Western Ghats, India.

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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

• Calliophis nigrotaeniatus — venomous
• Calamaria pavimentata
• Calamaria septentrionalis
• Calliophis intestinalis — venomous
• Tantilla melanocephala
• Elapomorphus quinquelineatus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Squamata

Family

Elapidae

Genus

Calliophis

Species

Calliophis nigrescens

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