Cope's false coral snake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cope's false coral snake |
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Pliocercus
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euryzonus
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Meet the Cope's false coral snake! Its scientific name is Pliocercus euryzonus. This snake is part of the Colubridae family, which includes many common snakes. It is often called a "false coral snake" because it looks a bit like the venomous coral snakes, but it is not dangerous to humans. You can find it living in parts of southeastern Central America and northwestern South America. There are two main types, or subspecies, of this snake.
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Where Does This Snake Live?
The Cope's false coral snake lives in several countries. You can find it in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Some experts also say it lives in Guatemala and Peru.
What Kind of Home Does It Like?
This snake prefers to live in forest areas. It can be found from sea level all the way up to about 1,460 meters (4,790 feet) high. That's like living from the beach up to a tall mountain!
How Does It Have Babies?
The Cope's false coral snake is oviparous. This means the female snake lays eggs, and the baby snakes hatch from those eggs.
Different Types of Cope's False Coral Snake
There are two recognized types, or subspecies, of the Cope's false coral snake. These are slightly different versions of the same species.
- Pliocercus euryzonus burghardti
- Pliocercus euryzonus euryzonus
Who Are the Subspecies Named After?
The name burghardti for one of the subspecies honors a scientist. This scientist is a herpetologist named species:Gordon M. Burghardt. Herpetologists are people who study reptiles and amphibians.
