Micrurus mipartitus

(Micrurus mipartitus)

Description

Micrurus mipartitus (redtail coral snake) is a species of coral snake in the family Elapidae. It is found in South America and Central America. The redtail coral snake is common in agricultural areas in Colombia. Its highly neurotoxic venom is known to cause seizures in its prey by activating nerve proteins responsible for seizures within it.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Elapidae
Genus:Micrurus
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