Micrurus distans, also known commonly as the clear-banded coral snake and the West Mexican coral snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Mexico.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole genus. Coral snakes (Micrurus, Leptomicrurus, and Micruroides spp.) Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Micrurus nigrocinctus — considered venomous
- Micrurus corallinus — considered venomous
- Micrurus dumerilii — considered venomous
- Erythrolamprus aesculapii
- Micrurus diastema — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Elapidae
- Genus
- Micrurus
- Species
- Micrurus distans
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