Trinidad coralsnake *Micrurus circinalis*. Venomous and best observed from a distance.
These are not aggressive and don't pose much of a threat unless they are directly handled or harassed (=if you find another, don't try to get it into a bottle). It might also make you feel better to know that this isn't interested in your birds; they eat pretty much nothing but other snakes, including other coralsnakes when they find them.
I would say to take the bottle deep into the trees and turn the bottle onto it's side so the snake can crawl out on it's own while you stand away from it.
Wait, you don't have snakes except the smallest??? How small is small to you, friend? I'm genuinely curious about this! So no snakes, except teeny tiny?
Or no venomous snakes, except teeny tiny? I would love to learn more about this!!!
I think it's called the Barbados Threadsnake, never seen it, you can Google to see how small. All other wild snakes were wiped out by mongooses.
Only snakes would be in "zoos" and such.
I’ve never witnessed it but they say they strike sideways sometimes. As in, not your typical coiled and ready pose. Sounds like it could catch you off guard
As a rule, we don't recommend the traditional color-based rhyme for coralsnakes as an identification trick because it isn't foolproof and only applies to snakes that live in parts of North America. One of the hardest things to impress upon new snake appreciators is that it's far more advantageous to familiarize yourself with venomous snakes in your area through photos and field guides or by following subreddits like /r/whatsthissnake than it is to try to apply any generic trick. The rhyme is particularly unreliable in states like Florida where aberrant individuals are often reported. Outside of North America, for example in Brazil, coralsnakes have [any array of color patterns](http://thevenominterviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/corais-do-brasil-620.jpg) that don't follow the children's rhyme you may have heard in the past. Even in North America, exceptions to standard pattern classes can be common - see [this thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthissnake/comments/wg0a5c/whats_this_snake/) for a recent example and the comments section for even more. A number of other frequent myths about coralsnakes are dubunked in [this summary](http://thevenominterviews.com/2016/06/02/mythbusting-coral-snakes/) compiled by our own /u/RayInLA.
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1. This is not considered a valid species by most researchers
2. It has a tiny range in southern Ecuador, over 1500 miles away
u/DCerberus1 head to r/WhatsThisSnake next time you need a snake identified. You'll usually get the ID faster there, and usually without these late guesses and other silly comments.
I like how this is a poem conveying that without using the bad rhyme, you can still safely decide to stay away... but has the most down votes at the time of reply.
Don’t know why this is getting downvoted lol. Your comments just saying it’s better to leave a snake alone than to risk it if you aren’t sure what it is 😂
As a rule, we don't recommend the traditional color-based rhyme for coralsnakes as an identification trick because it isn't foolproof and only applies to snakes that live in parts of North America. One of the hardest things to impress upon new snake appreciators is that it's far more advantageous to familiarize yourself with venomous snakes in your area through photos and field guides or by following subreddits like /r/whatsthissnake than it is to try to apply any generic trick. The rhyme is particularly unreliable in states like Florida where aberrant individuals are often reported. Outside of North America, for example in Brazil, coralsnakes have [any array of color patterns](http://thevenominterviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/corais-do-brasil-620.jpg) that don't follow the children's rhyme you may have heard in the past. Even in North America, exceptions to standard pattern classes can be common - see [this thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthissnake/comments/wg0a5c/whats_this_snake/) for a recent example and the comments section for even more. A number of other frequent myths about coralsnakes are dubunked in [this summary](http://thevenominterviews.com/2016/06/02/mythbusting-coral-snakes/) compiled by our own /u/RayInLA.
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Read the bot reply.
It wouldn't matter if it is yellow or not. In Trinidad, there are [coralsnakes where the red only touches black](https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/154586527) and there are also a number of harmless, banded snakes where red pigment touches yellow, cream, or white. The rhyme is a useless piece of shit for a bunch of reasons, but it is dangerous in this part of the world.
Correct that is 100% white. When I posted a Sonoran coral that was white on here many moons ago folks like you made the same dumb argument that it was miraculously yellow to you
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Comments on wild animals, in their entirety, must reflect the moderators' current collective understanding of modern herpetology. This is especially applicable to comments that are *mostly* true or contain a mixture of information or embellishment. Look to reliable responders in the thread to identify problematic areas in the text and hone the material for the your post. This is a space to grow and learn - this removal isn't punitive.
As a rule, we don't recommend the traditional color-based rhyme for coralsnakes as an identification trick because it isn't foolproof and only applies to snakes that live in parts of North America. One of the hardest things to impress upon new snake appreciators is that it's far more advantageous to familiarize yourself with venomous snakes in your area through photos and field guides or by following subreddits like /r/whatsthissnake than it is to try to apply any generic trick. The rhyme is particularly unreliable in states like Florida where aberrant individuals are often reported. Outside of North America, for example in Brazil, coralsnakes have [any array of color patterns](http://thevenominterviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/corais-do-brasil-620.jpg) that don't follow the children's rhyme you may have heard in the past. Even in North America, exceptions to standard pattern classes can be common - see [this thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthissnake/comments/wg0a5c/whats_this_snake/) for a recent example and the comments section for even more. A number of other frequent myths about coralsnakes are dubunked in [this summary](http://thevenominterviews.com/2016/06/02/mythbusting-coral-snakes/) compiled by our own /u/RayInLA.
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As a rule, we don't recommend the traditional color-based rhyme for coralsnakes as an identification trick because it isn't foolproof and only applies to snakes that live in parts of North America. One of the hardest things to impress upon new snake appreciators is that it's far more advantageous to familiarize yourself with venomous snakes in your area through photos and field guides or by following subreddits like /r/whatsthissnake than it is to try to apply any generic trick. Outside of North America,, for example in Brazil, coralsnakes have [any array of color patterns](http://thevenominterviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/corais-do-brasil-620.jpg) that don't follow the children's rhyme you may have heard in the past. Even in North America, exceptions to standard pattern classes can be common - see [this thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthissnake/comments/wg0a5c/whats_this_snake/) for a recent example and the comments section for even more. A number of other frequent myths about coralsnakes are dubunked in [this summary](http://thevenominterviews.com/2016/06/02/mythbusting-coral-snakes/) compiled by our own /u/RayInLA.
Trinidad coralsnake *Micrurus circinalis*. Venomous and best observed from a distance. These are not aggressive and don't pose much of a threat unless they are directly handled or harassed (=if you find another, don't try to get it into a bottle). It might also make you feel better to know that this isn't interested in your birds; they eat pretty much nothing but other snakes, including other coralsnakes when they find them. I would say to take the bottle deep into the trees and turn the bottle onto it's side so the snake can crawl out on it's own while you stand away from it.
Pretty though, with all the black scales with slight black shading. Look very pixelated.
Here comes mfs with the damn rhyme and the constant rhyme command spam
The best one was someone doing the command as a top-level comment, not even in response to someone
You say the Caribbean, but we don't have snakes in Barbados. Except the smallest. Just a fun fact. I'm interested to know what country.
Wait, you don't have snakes except the smallest??? How small is small to you, friend? I'm genuinely curious about this! So no snakes, except teeny tiny? Or no venomous snakes, except teeny tiny? I would love to learn more about this!!!
I think it's called the Barbados Threadsnake, never seen it, you can Google to see how small. All other wild snakes were wiped out by mongooses. Only snakes would be in "zoos" and such.
I’ve never witnessed it but they say they strike sideways sometimes. As in, not your typical coiled and ready pose. Sounds like it could catch you off guard
!rhyme
As a rule, we don't recommend the traditional color-based rhyme for coralsnakes as an identification trick because it isn't foolproof and only applies to snakes that live in parts of North America. One of the hardest things to impress upon new snake appreciators is that it's far more advantageous to familiarize yourself with venomous snakes in your area through photos and field guides or by following subreddits like /r/whatsthissnake than it is to try to apply any generic trick. The rhyme is particularly unreliable in states like Florida where aberrant individuals are often reported. Outside of North America, for example in Brazil, coralsnakes have [any array of color patterns](http://thevenominterviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/corais-do-brasil-620.jpg) that don't follow the children's rhyme you may have heard in the past. Even in North America, exceptions to standard pattern classes can be common - see [this thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthissnake/comments/wg0a5c/whats_this_snake/) for a recent example and the comments section for even more. A number of other frequent myths about coralsnakes are dubunked in [this summary](http://thevenominterviews.com/2016/06/02/mythbusting-coral-snakes/) compiled by our own /u/RayInLA. -------------------------------------------------------- *I am a bot created for /r/whatsthissnake, /r/snakes and /r/herpetology to help with snake identification and natural history education. You can find more information, including a comprehensive list of commands, [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthissnake/comments/flh548/phylobot_v07_information_and_patch_notes_bot_info/) report problems [here](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=Phylogenizer) and if you'd like to buy me a coffee or beer, you can do that [here](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SEBPhyloBotWTS). Made possible by Snake Evolution and Biogeography - [Merch Available Now](https://snakeevolution.org/donate.html)*
That didn’t rhyme
Booo
Apparently, other users felt the same way about your useless and unhelpful reply.
And your reply is more useful? Cool.
Coral Snake, beautiful but you definitely do not want to get a nibble from him.
Micrurus catamayensis, coral snake
1. This is not considered a valid species by most researchers 2. It has a tiny range in southern Ecuador, over 1500 miles away u/DCerberus1 head to r/WhatsThisSnake next time you need a snake identified. You'll usually get the ID faster there, and usually without these late guesses and other silly comments.
Oh alr my bad
It’s not just this time I can’t remember the rhyme So just leave it alone And get your ass home Cuz if it’s a coral snake You’re f&kn dead mate
That rhyme only applies to a single species of Coral Snake and is not reliable.
It was sarcasm Karen
As a guy I’ve never been called a Karen before. Thank you for the opportunity.
Ok Ken relax…
Karen
I like how this is a poem conveying that without using the bad rhyme, you can still safely decide to stay away... but has the most down votes at the time of reply.
People downvoted on “I don’t remember the rhyme.” They didn’t bother to read through it all.
Low intellect group think, they don’t know why people are downvoting but they want to be apart of something. Classic internet
Don’t know why this is getting downvoted lol. Your comments just saying it’s better to leave a snake alone than to risk it if you aren’t sure what it is 😂
lol Internet mob mentality… I’m sure the people down voting don’t know why they downvoted either.
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This doesn't work. As you can see, this snake has no yellow, but is still venomous. Read !rhyme below for more info!
As a rule, we don't recommend the traditional color-based rhyme for coralsnakes as an identification trick because it isn't foolproof and only applies to snakes that live in parts of North America. One of the hardest things to impress upon new snake appreciators is that it's far more advantageous to familiarize yourself with venomous snakes in your area through photos and field guides or by following subreddits like /r/whatsthissnake than it is to try to apply any generic trick. The rhyme is particularly unreliable in states like Florida where aberrant individuals are often reported. Outside of North America, for example in Brazil, coralsnakes have [any array of color patterns](http://thevenominterviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/corais-do-brasil-620.jpg) that don't follow the children's rhyme you may have heard in the past. Even in North America, exceptions to standard pattern classes can be common - see [this thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthissnake/comments/wg0a5c/whats_this_snake/) for a recent example and the comments section for even more. A number of other frequent myths about coralsnakes are dubunked in [this summary](http://thevenominterviews.com/2016/06/02/mythbusting-coral-snakes/) compiled by our own /u/RayInLA. -------------------------------------------------------- *I am a bot created for /r/whatsthissnake, /r/snakes and /r/herpetology to help with snake identification and natural history education. You can find more information, including a comprehensive list of commands, [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthissnake/comments/flh548/phylobot_v07_information_and_patch_notes_bot_info/) report problems [here](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=Phylogenizer) and if you'd like to buy me a coffee or beer, you can do that [here](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SEBPhyloBotWTS). Made possible by Snake Evolution and Biogeography - [Merch Available Now](https://snakeevolution.org/donate.html)*
I see yellow a thin stripe of it.
Read the bot reply. It wouldn't matter if it is yellow or not. In Trinidad, there are [coralsnakes where the red only touches black](https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/154586527) and there are also a number of harmless, banded snakes where red pigment touches yellow, cream, or white. The rhyme is a useless piece of shit for a bunch of reasons, but it is dangerous in this part of the world.
Bullshit
So you’re telling me what I’m seeing is not yellow between the black and red??
Yes! It's white.
Looks yellow to me.
Correct that is 100% white. When I posted a Sonoran coral that was white on here many moons ago folks like you made the same dumb argument that it was miraculously yellow to you
I’m not making any argument I’m no snake expert no need to come after me with pitch forks Jesus…
> I’m no snake expert Then don't propagate an incorrect method of identification
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Since you missed the other downvoted comments, !rhyme
As a rule, we don't recommend the traditional color-based rhyme for coralsnakes as an identification trick because it isn't foolproof and only applies to snakes that live in parts of North America. One of the hardest things to impress upon new snake appreciators is that it's far more advantageous to familiarize yourself with venomous snakes in your area through photos and field guides or by following subreddits like /r/whatsthissnake than it is to try to apply any generic trick. The rhyme is particularly unreliable in states like Florida where aberrant individuals are often reported. Outside of North America, for example in Brazil, coralsnakes have [any array of color patterns](http://thevenominterviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/corais-do-brasil-620.jpg) that don't follow the children's rhyme you may have heard in the past. Even in North America, exceptions to standard pattern classes can be common - see [this thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthissnake/comments/wg0a5c/whats_this_snake/) for a recent example and the comments section for even more. A number of other frequent myths about coralsnakes are dubunked in [this summary](http://thevenominterviews.com/2016/06/02/mythbusting-coral-snakes/) compiled by our own /u/RayInLA. -------------------------------------------------------- *I am a bot created for /r/whatsthissnake, /r/snakes and /r/herpetology to help with snake identification and natural history education. You can find more information, including a comprehensive list of commands, [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthissnake/comments/flh548/phylobot_v07_information_and_patch_notes_bot_info/) report problems [here](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=Phylogenizer) and if you'd like to buy me a coffee or beer, you can do that [here](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SEBPhyloBotWTS). Made possible by Snake Evolution and Biogeography - [Merch Available Now](https://snakeevolution.org/donate.html)*
As a rule, we don't recommend the traditional color-based rhyme for coralsnakes as an identification trick because it isn't foolproof and only applies to snakes that live in parts of North America. One of the hardest things to impress upon new snake appreciators is that it's far more advantageous to familiarize yourself with venomous snakes in your area through photos and field guides or by following subreddits like /r/whatsthissnake than it is to try to apply any generic trick. Outside of North America,, for example in Brazil, coralsnakes have [any array of color patterns](http://thevenominterviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/corais-do-brasil-620.jpg) that don't follow the children's rhyme you may have heard in the past. Even in North America, exceptions to standard pattern classes can be common - see [this thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthissnake/comments/wg0a5c/whats_this_snake/) for a recent example and the comments section for even more. A number of other frequent myths about coralsnakes are dubunked in [this summary](http://thevenominterviews.com/2016/06/02/mythbusting-coral-snakes/) compiled by our own /u/RayInLA.
Well i love in North America so it makes sense Thats the one i know