Southern Coral Snake (Micrurus frontalis) - HM 38803
Observer:
Freed, Paul
Observed:
1996-02-22
Last Modified:
2014-11-17 18:16:29
Country:
Paraguay
Department:
Presidente Hayes
District:
Pozo Colorado
Age:
Adult
Deceased:
Notes:
This venomous coral snake was observed at night on the main road 35 km southeast of Filadelfia. Notice that this species has the red and black bands in contact, which, in contrast to the species in the U.S., denotes a non-venomous snake.
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