Discover the stunning Tschudi's coral snake (<i>Micrurus tschudii</i>), a strikingly colorful species native to South American rainforests and savannas. With its distinctive red, black, and yellow bands, this nocturnal predator plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance by controlling populations of small reptiles and amphibians.
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Micrurus nigrocinctus
<p>The <b>Micrurus nigrocinctus</b>, commonly known as the <b>black-striped coral snake</b>, thrives in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America with distinctive black and yellow banding. This nocturnal carnivore plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by preying on small reptiles and amphibians while exhibiting fascinating behaviors during mating and hunting.</p>
Micrurus baliocoryphus
Discover the stunning Bali Coral Snake (Micrurus baliocoryphus), a slender, venomous serpent native to the humid tropics of Southeast Asia, known for its vibrant red, yellow, and black banded patterns. This nocturnal predator plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by regulating populations of small mammals and reptiles while facing threats from habitat destruction and the illegal wildlife trade.