Central American Coral Snake
The Central American Coral Snake or in Spanish Serpiente-coralillo centroamericana (Micrurus nigrocinctus) is a beautiful but deadly creature. The venom of the Central American Coral Snake contains a neurotoxin that can, if it bites you, cause severe neuromuscular dysfunction. Or as I was told by one of the locals when I asked what it was, he responded by telling me it was a “One-way ticket to God”. This snake was not aggressive but deserved the greatest of respect. I would like to thank James Adams (owner of the Pico Bonito Lodge and an experienced herpetologist) for manipulating this beautiful snake so I could photograph it. Pico Bonito Lodge, Honduras.
Central American Coral Snake
The Central American Coral Snake or in Spanish Serpiente-coralillo centroamericana (Micrurus nigrocinctus) is a beautiful but deadly creature. The venom of the Central American Coral Snake contains a neurotoxin that can, if it bites you, cause severe neuromuscular dysfunction. Or as I was told by one of the locals when I asked what it was, he responded by telling me it was a “One-way ticket to God”. This snake was not aggressive but deserved the greatest of respect. I would like to thank James Adams (owner of the Pico Bonito Lodge and an experienced herpetologist) for manipulating this beautiful snake so I could photograph it. Pico Bonito Lodge, Honduras.