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The coral adder has an elegant and flashy robe, which indicates danger and poisonousness, so you need to be on your guard when meeting this reptile. The attractive appearance and contrasting pattern of these snake-like creatures are simply mesmerizing. Let's try to figure out how dangerous their poisonous toxin is, what kind of disposition the reptiles have, what is remarkable about their way of life, what prevails in the snake menu and where these creepy-crawlies have their permanent residence.
Description of species
All species of coral adders have a valval body without a clear cervical transition. The tail can be short (up to 10 cm) or flattened: with the help of such a “fin” waterfowl snakes move.
The head is small, dull. Small fangs with deadly poison are hidden in the mouth, which stretches slightly.
The scales of asps are colored red - this feature gave the name to the genus. Along its entire length, the main tone is interrupted by even rings, most often in black and yellow. But the dimensions and color tone vary depending on the specific species.
Let's look at the most common ones:
