<b>Avery's Coral Snake (Micrurus averyi)</b> is a strikingly colored reptile, measuring 60 to 100 cm with vibrant bands of yellow, red, and black, thriving in the rainforests and savannas of Central and South America. This nocturnal carnivore primarily preys on small reptiles and amphibians using its neurotoxic venom, playing a vital ecological role in maintaining balance within its habitat.