A Harlequin Snake on a white background
Harlequin Snakes, also known as Coral Snakes, have alternating bands of black, red, and yellow.
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Harlequin Coral Snake
Harlequin Coral Snake
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Micrurus fulvius
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An Eastern Coral Snake slithers through the grass
Unlike most snakes, a Harlequin Snake's bands of color go completely around their bodies.
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An Eastern Coral Snake crawls over sandy soil
Harlequin Snakes are extremely venomous, but they avoid confrontation
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A Spotted Harlequin Snake sticks out its tongue Spotted Harlequin Snake (Homoroselaps lacteus) from South Africa
Spotted Harlequin Snakes are toxic, but not considered to be deadly
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An Eastern Coral Snake on decaying vegetation
Harlequin Snakes (Coral Snakes) confuse their prey because it's difficult to tell their heads from their tails
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