The Cape Coral Snake is a venomous South African snake that belongs to the elapid group. They are nocturnal and are also kept as pets, however, very little is known about the type of their venom.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Elapidae |
| Genus |
Aspidelaps |
| Scientific Name |
Aspidelaps lubricus |
| Length |
1.6-2.0 feet |
| Color |
Alternating bands of red-orange to yellow and black |
| Distribution |
South Africa (from the regions of Karoo, Cape Province, all the way up into Namibia) |
| Habitat |
Arid regions, like deserts and rocky/sandy ecosystems |
| Diet |
Preys particularly on lizards, but also hunt vertebrates like legless skinks, small rodents and occasionally other snakes |
| Venom Fact |
Venomous |
| Breeding Season |
Summer |
| Clutch Size |
3-11 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
Cape Coral Snake Pictures Gallery
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Aspidelaps Lubricus
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Cape Coral Snake Baby
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Cape Coral Snake Bite
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Cape Coral Snake
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Cape Coral Snakes
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Images of Cape Coral Snake
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Cape Coral Snake Care Sheet
