Micrurus mipartitus
| Micrurus mipartitus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Micrurus |
| Species: | M. mipartitus |
| Binomial name | |
| Micrurus mipartitus | |
Micrurus mipartitus (redtail coral snake) is a species of coral snake in the family Elapidae.[1] It is found in South America and Central America. The redtail coral snake is common in agricultural areas in Colombia.[2] Its highly neurotoxic venom is known to cause seizures in its prey by activating nerve proteins responsible for seizures within it.[3]
Phenotypic features
The M. mipartitus has a cylindric body that can reach up to 1.22 meters in length. They have quite small eyes upon their round heads. The rings of this species can range anywhere from 34-84 black bodily rings that are sundered by yellow or white intermediaries. The second ring on the head and 3 or 4 of the tail rings exude a red color in contrast to the white or yellow bands.[2]
References
- ↑ Micrurus mipartitus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 20 December 2016.
- 1 2 Cañas, Carlos A.; Castro-Herrera, Fernando; Castaño-Valencia, Santiago (14 February 2017). "Envenomation by the red-tailed coral snake (Micrurus mipartitus) in Colombia". Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases. 23 (1). doi:10.1186/s40409-017-0100-4. PMC 5307858. PMID 28228775. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ↑ "Red Tail Coral Snake Venom Activates Nerve Cell Proteins That Cause Seizures". www.reptilesmagazine.com. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
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