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Homoroselaps

snake genus
Also known as: harlequin snake
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  • eastern coral snake (Micrurus fulvius)
    coral snake

    …include African harlequin snakes (Homoroselaps), which are known for their pronounced orange, black, and yellow coloration. Although some classifications of New World coral snakes also include the genus Leptomicrurus (two species), most place members of this group into the genus Micrurus.

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    …include African harlequin snakes (Homoroselaps), which are known for their pronounced orange, black, and yellow coloration. Although some classifications of New World coral snakes also include the genus Leptomicrurus (two species), most place members of this group into the genus Micrurus.

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