REPTILIAN TUESDAY # 39
We’re going to the rainforests of Southeast Asia to meet a brightly colored snake! We’re going to watch this guy from a distance though just to be safe! Let’s do this!
MEET THE BLUE CORAL SNAKE
Range/Habitat: Southeast Asia/ rainforests
Diet: Carnivore: snakes, lizards, frogs
Length: 4- 4 ½ ft
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Blue Coral snakes are also known as Blue Malaysian Coral Snakes.
- They have bright blue bodies with orange undersides, head and tails.
- Blue coral snakes are highly venomous.
- They flip upside down and show their bright orange coloration as a warning to predators.
- Blue coral snakes are nocturnal.
We’re definitely going to observe these snakes from a distance. It’s best to pay attention to their warning coloration too!
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The colors are fascinating! I always wonder what aspect of an animal’s habitat led to such coloration. Do you know?
They didn’t evolve to blend in, they evolved to stand out :)! Their color serves as a warning for predators- stay away! Another good example is poison dart frogs!