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Definition of long glanded coral snake
long glanded coral snake
Plural:long glanded coral snakes
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A highly venomous species of elapid snake (Calliophis bivirgatus) native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia, distinguished by its striking blue and red coloration and possessing massive venom glands that extend through a quarter of its body.
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"Herpetologists are currently studying the unique neurotoxic venom of the long glanded coral snake, which induces immediate, massive muscle spasms in its prey."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Long glanded coral snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/long-glanded-coral-snake