Brown's Coralsnake

About the Brown's Coralsnake

Micrurus browni, commonly known as Brown's coral snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to Guatemala and southwestern Mexico. There are three recognized subspecies, including the nominate subspecies described here.

The specific name, browni, is in honor of American scientific collector Wilmot W. Brown Jr. Common names for Micrurus browni in Spanish include serpiente-coralillo de Brown, coral, coral de Acapulco, coral de Antigua, coral (or coralillo) de canutos, and vibora de coral.

Brown's coral snake can grow to 100 cm (39 in) in total length (tail included), but it is usually 50 cm (20 in) to 70 cm (28 in). It has smooth dorsal scales, a rounded head, and the pupil of the eye is round. Its color pattern is three-colored: broad red rings, separated by 10–27 black rings, each black ring bordered by two narrow yellow rings. The snout is black. There is usually a yellow band, across the top of the head, halfway back.

The geographic distribution of Micrurus browni is limited to Quintana Roo in southwestern Mexico, and western Guatemala, including Sacatepéquez... Wikipedia →