Mussurana Snake - Photo 1
A Vibrant False Coral Snake (Oxyrhopus sp.) in the Peruvian Amazon
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Clelia clelia
A Vibrant False Coral Snake (Oxyrhopus sp.) in the Peruvian Amazon
Juvenile Chonta or Mussarana (Clelia clelia) The juveniles are coral snake mimics but change to black as an adult
A bright RED juvenile Clelia Snake (Clelia clelia) in the Peruvian Amazon The local name is Mussurana and is highly revered as it eats other snakes, including the large venomous variety!
Juvenile musarana (Clelia clelia)
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