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Ribbon Coral Snake (Micrurus lemniscatus) This is one of the most common coral snake species in this part of Peru, but it's still a treat to see one. Geotagged,Micrurus lemniscatus,Peru,Summer Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Ribbon Coral Snake (Micrurus lemniscatus)

This is one of the most common coral snake species in this part of Peru, but it's still a treat to see one.

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    Calbost Niel
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    Nice one Posted 3 years ago
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    Patomarazul
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    Black and yellow kill a fellow, red on black, friendly Jack! :-) Posted 3 years ago
    1. View John Sullivan's profile
      John Sullivan
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      Those rhymes are not at all useful outside of the USA! Sooo many coral snakes with different color patterns that don't match the rhyme. Posted 3 years ago
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        Good to know :-D Posted 3 years ago

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The Ribbon Coral Snake

''Micrurus lemniscatus'', commonly known as the Ribbon Coral Snake or the South American Coral Snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to South America.

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Uploaded Feb 14, 2022. Captured Jan 31, 2022 15:11 in FRCC+2F Mazán District, Peru.
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  • DC-G9
  • f/14.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.