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Definition of surinam coral snake

surinam coral snake

Plural:Surinam coral snakes
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A highly venomous, semi-aquatic elapid snake native to the Amazon basin and northern South America, characterized by a distinct pattern of red, black, and yellow bands and a specialized diet consisting primarily of fish.

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"While exploring the shallow streams of the Amazon basin, the herpetologist carefully documented a Surinam coral snake foraging in the water."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Surinam coral snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/surinam-coral-snake
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