Erythrolamprus bizona, commonly known as the double-banded false coral snake, is a species of colubrid snake, which is found in northern South America and Central America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Double-banded Coral Snake Mimic being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Erythrolamprus mimus
- Erythrolamprus aesculapii
- Micrurus dumerilii — considered venomous
- Micrurus corallinus — considered venomous
- Lampropeltis micropholis
- Lampropeltis polyzona
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Erythrolamprus
- Species
- Erythrolamprus bizona
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