Safety note: Highly venomous; handle with extreme caution.
This small, brightly colored snake features bold bands of red, black, and yellow. A memorable fact is that it is highly venomous and has a distinctive pattern that warns potential predators.
Habitat
Forest edges and grasslands.
Diet
Other snakes and small reptiles.
How common
Rare
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