Geographic range:
Nearctic - Neotropical: Found from S USA to N Mexico. In Mexico
found in Coahuila, Nuevo Leon south to Central Tamaulipas.
Physical characteristics: Colorful
medium sized snake. Length varies in between 60 - 90 cm. Highly conspicuous
rings of black, yellow, and red around the body. Yellow rings are
thinner compared to the black and red rings. Black neck band extends
forward to include rear tips of parietal scales.
Food
habits: Feed mostly on lizards and other snakes.
Behavior: Terrestrial, diurnal highly
venomous snake. Venom contains neurotixins and although this species
is not aggressive, it can deliver a very serious bite with potentially
disastrous consequences.
Reproduction:
Clutch of 3-12 eggs is laid in June; young hatch in September and
measure 18-23 cm.
Habitat: Near water bodies, ponds or streams in forested areas,
also rocky hillsides and canyons. |
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