coral snake (redirected from Micrurus hemprichii)

snake (snāk)

1. a limbless reptile of the suborder Ophidia, some of which are poisonous.

2. any of various worms that resemble members of Ophidia.

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black snake  blacksnake.

brown snake  a venomous elapid snake of Australia and New Guinea belonging to the genus Demansia.

coral snake  any of various venomous snakes of the genera Micrurus and Micruroides.

crotalid snake  crotalid (1).

elapid snake  elapid (1).

harlequin snake  coral s.

poisonous snakes 

1. venomous s's.

2. snakes that contain poison, either in venom glands or in other organs or tissues.

sea snake  a snake of the family Hydrophiidae.

tiger snake  Notechis scutatus.

venomous snakes  snakes that secrete venoms capable of producing a deleterious effect on either the blood (hemotoxin) or the nervous system (neurotoxin), with the venom injected into the body of the victim by the snake's bite.

viperine snake  true viper.

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coral snake,

a poisonous snake with transverse red, yellow, and black bands that is native to the southern United States. Bites are rare. Pain does not always result, but neuromuscular and respiratory effects may be severe. Immediate treatment includes keeping the victim quiet and immobilizing the bite area at the level of the heart. Ventilatory support should be provided. Antivenin is available.

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coral snake

see Elapidae.