query: what kind of a snake is black and yellow

pos: Thamnophis sauritus sauritus snake make it different from a close relative, the garter snake. The eastern has a much thinner body than a garter snake. Its tail makes up about one third of its body length. This snake has stripes on the third and fourth scale rows. The eastern ribbon snake has pure white lips and a mark of white color in front of its eyes. This snake is not venomous. The eastern ribbon snake is typically found in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada, usually in wetlands and near the edges of ponds and streams. They are found both in and

pos: Thamnophis sauritus sauritus Thamnophis sauritus sauritus Thamnophis sauritus sauritus, the eastern ribbon snake or common ribbon snake, is a subspecies of ribbon snake found in the northeastern United States. Some similar species are the western ribbon snake, common garter snake, Plains garter snake, and Butler's garter snake. The other subspecies are the northern ("T. s. septentrionalis"), Peninsula ("T. s. sackenii"), and bluestripe ("T. s. nitae") ribbon snakes. The eastern ribbon snake gets its name from its very thin body. At maturity, it grows to between 18 and 86 cm in length. It is a slender, black snake with a yellow mid-back stripe and

neg: Spilotes pullatus Spilotes pullatus Spilotes pullatus, commonly known as the caninana, chicken snake, yellow rat snake, or serpiente tigre, is a species of large nonvenomous colubrid snake endemic to Mesoamerica. It is found in southern Central America, northern South America, and Trinidad and Tobago. Adults may attain a maximum total length of . Dorsally, "S. pullatus" is black with yellow spots which may form crossbands. The tip of the snout is yellow. The head shields may be mostly yellow, or mostly black, or crossbanded with a combination of yellow and black, but the sutures between the shields are always black. Ventrally, it

neg: Chionactis palarostris Mexico it is found only in the state of Sonora. "C. palarostris" is cross-banded with black, yellow (or whitish), and red bands. Consequently, it resembles the Sonoran coral snake ("Micruroides euryxanthus"). The mnemonic "red on yellow kill a fellow, red on black, friend of Jack" doesn't work with this snake. However, unlike the coral snake, which has a black snout, "Chionactis palarostris" has a yellow snout and is not venomous. Also on a coral snake, the bands go all the way around, but "C. palarostris" has a solid yellow belly. The smooth dorsal scales are arranged in 15 rows at

neg: Kingsnake to help people distinguish between the coral snake and its nonvenomous lookalikes in the United States is ""Red on black, friend of Jack; Red on yellow, kill a fellow"." (Other variations include ""Red on yellow kills a fellow. Red on black venom lack."" and ""Yellow, Red, Stop!"", referencing the order of traffic lights. For more, see milk snake.) It is important to note that both mnemonics apply only to coral snakes native to North America: "Micrurus fulvius" (Eastern or common coral snake), "Micrurus tener" (Texas coral snake), and "Micruroides euryxanthus" (Arizona coral snake), found in the southern and western United

neg: Yellow-faced whipsnake Yellow-faced whipsnake The yellow-faced whip snake ("Demansia psammophis") is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae, a family containing many dangerous snakes. "D. psammophis" is a long thin snake with a narrow head. Dorsally, it is greyish green to grayish blue in colour. Below the eye is a black "comma"-like marking which extends to the edge of the lip; this black marking is edged with yellow in front and behind. A white-edged dark line is seen across the snout, especially in juveniles. Average total length (including tail) is , maximum . Hatchlings are long. "D. psammophis" is endemic

neg: Andean milk snake stripe pattern of these snakes are: "Black 'round yellow, harmless fellow. Yellow 'round black, stay far back." "Red touches black, you're O.K. Jack. Red touches yellow, you're a dead fellow." Not listed on CITES or the IUCN Red List of Threatened and Endangered Species. Little is known about the wild population of Andean milk snakes, but they are thought to be common. These docile, colorful snakes are widely bred in captivity for the pet trade. Andean milk snake Lampropeltis triangulum andesiana, commonly known as the Andean milksnake, is an alpine subspecies of milk snake. These colorful snakes are covered in

neg: Yellow-bellied sea snake found, with four or five below the eye, but separated from the border by a subocular. Colors of the snake are variable, but most often distinctly bicolored, black above, yellow or brown below, with the dorsal and ventral colors sharply demarcated from one another; ventrally, there may be a series of black spots or bars on the yellow or brown background, or the yellow may extend dorsally so there is only a narrow middorsal black stripe, or a series of black crossbars. Total length for males is up to , for females up to ; tail length for males is

neg: Rhinotyphlops unitaeniatus Rhinotyphlops unitaeniatus Rhinotyphlops unitaeniatus, commonly known as the yellow-striped blind snake or the Kenya beaked snake, is a species of snake in the Typhlopidae family. It is endemic to Africa. It is found in eastern Kenya, Somalia, and northeastern Tanzania. Dorsum black, with a yellow vertebral stripe, which is three scale rows wide. Venter black. The lips, the ventral surface of the snout, and a stripe on the rostral are all brownish yellow. Total length . Scales arranged in 25 rows around the body at midbody, in 27 rows anteriorly. Snout very prominent, hooked, with a sharp horizontal edge, below

neg: Black milk snake Black milk snake Lampropeltis triangulum gaigeae, commonly known as the black milk snake, is a nonvenomous subspecies of milk snake. It is the largest known milk snake. Black milk snakes are found in the mountains of Costa Rica and Panama. Hatchlings black milk snakes are between 12 and 16 inches in length. They are red, black, and white or yellow as hatchlings. When they are between 6 and 10 months of age, the black milk snakes will begin to change colors, and start to turn black as they grow to adulthood. Adult black milk snakes average between 48–76 inches (4

neg: Karnataka burrowing snake Karnataka burrowing snake The Karnataka burrowing snake ("Pseudoplectrurus canaricus") is a species of uropeltid snake endemic to India. It is found in southern India. Type locality: "South Canara, [...] on the top of the Kudra Mukh, a mountain 6000 feet high" (elevation). Dorsum brownish violet, each scale usually paler in the center. Lips yellow, some yellow blotches on the anterior sides of the body, and in some specimens small yellow spots on the back. Ventral surface of tail yellow, with in some specimens a black median streak. Adults may attain a total length of 43 cm (17 inches). Dorsal scales

neg: Karnataka burrowing snake with two superposed points, which are simple or bifid. Karnataka burrowing snake The Karnataka burrowing snake ("Pseudoplectrurus canaricus") is a species of uropeltid snake endemic to India. It is found in southern India. Type locality: "South Canara, [...] on the top of the Kudra Mukh, a mountain 6000 feet high" (elevation). Dorsum brownish violet, each scale usually paler in the center. Lips yellow, some yellow blotches on the anterior sides of the body, and in some specimens small yellow spots on the back. Ventral surface of tail yellow, with in some specimens a black median streak. Adults may attain a

neg: Trimeresurus trigonocephalus up to in total length. The ground color of the snake is variable and cryptic. Typically, it is a green snake with a black variegated pattern, and a black temporal line is usually present. The wet zone snakes have these black patterns more clearly marked. The vertebral area has a tinge of yellow. The tail is black. The ventral scales are light greenish-yellow or may even be grey. Some snakes have only the black temporal line and the black tail, with the rest of the body being green. In addition, males tend to have a blue coloration, whereas the females

neg: Mexican milk snake the black head, with the rest of the light banding being a lighter hue of either yellow, cream-yellow, or orange-yellow. Other milk snake subspecies may have darker light banding depending on the individual snake, however, and as described, the Mexican milk snake has a much higher prevalence of this trait, along with other distinctive features. The light bands are typically considerably larger than the black bands, and broaden/widen towards the lower sides and ventral scales from the dorsal scales. Additional distinguishing features include all localities having red bands which are especially dark and crisp compared to other subspecies, with the

neg: Giant garter snake Giant garter snake The giant garter snake ("Thamnophis gigas") is the largest species of garter snake. Relatively rare, it is a semi-aquatic snake with a limited distribution in the wetlands of central California. The giant garter snake is the largest species of garter snake, with the adult snakes ranging from in length. As with many snakes, the female giant garter snakes tend to be longer and larger than the males. The snakes have keeled scales, with a yellow dorsal stripe against a black or dark grey background, and two additional yellow stripes on either side that run the length of

neg: Yellow-lipped sea krait and meat; the meat is smoked and exported for use in Japanese cuisine. The smoked meat of a related "Laticauda" species, the black-banded sea krait, is used in Okinawan cuisine to make "irabu-jiru" (, "irabu soup"). Yellow-lipped sea krait The yellow-lipped sea krait ("Laticauda colubrina"), also known as the banded sea krait, colubrine sea krait, is a species of venomous sea snake found in tropical Indo-Pacific oceanic waters. The snake has distinctive black stripes and a yellow snout, with a paddle-like tail for use in swimming. It spends much of its time underwater in order for it to hunt, but

neg: Lycodon flavomaculatus Lycodon flavomaculatus Lycodon flavomaculatus, commonly called the yellow-spotted wolf snake, is a species of colubrid snake found in the Western Ghats of India. Dorsally "Lycodon flavimaculatus" is shiny black with a series of yellow vertebral spots. Beside each spot whitish crossbars descend the flanks, beginning about the same width as the spots then widening. The spots are about 2 scales long, separated by intervals of 4 or 5 scales. The dorsal surface of the head is black, and the lips are white. The entire venter of the snake is white. At first glance, it resembles "Lampropeltis getula", the Eastern kingsnake

neg: Lycodon flavomaculatus of the United States. The yellow-spotted wolf snake is a small snake. Adults are about 35 cm (13¾ inches) in length. Dorsal scales in 17 rows on neck and at midbody, in 15 rows posteriorly. Ventrals 165-182, not angulate; anal plate divided; subcaudals 53-62, divided. Head slightly distinct from neck. Snout rounded and somewhat flattened. Nine upper labials, of which only the first contacts the nasal. Lycodon flavomaculatus Lycodon flavomaculatus, commonly called the yellow-spotted wolf snake, is a species of colubrid snake found in the Western Ghats of India. Dorsally "Lycodon flavimaculatus" is shiny black with a series of yellow

neg: Hypnotic (song) love. In the video, we are both, me and my love interest, kind of going through phases of having the horse in our possession. In the beginning of the video, he has the horse, and then I do. It’s kind of this fight, it’s just a war between us, and Mickey kind of represents what we’re trying to win. Then you have the black snake that kind of represents tainted love. When touring in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the singer performed "Hypnotic" live in Studio C at the KTCZ-FM broadcast hall. Hypnotic (song) "Hypnotic" is a song recorded by American singer Zella

neg: Honduran milk snake name "hondurensis" is a Latinization of their primary country of origin: Honduras. The Honduran milk snake's base color is red with distinct rings or bands of black and yellow. In some cases the yellow is actually a deep orange color and the animal in question is referred to as a tangerine phase. The Honduran milk snake is one of the larger subspecies of milk snake, attaining a length of 48 inches in the wild and some captive specimens reaching a length of 5 feet. The Honduran milk snake has a resemblance to the coral snake and this similarity in color,

neg: Micrurus nigrocinctus babaspul Micrurus nigrocinctus babaspul Micrurus nigrocinctus babaspul, or the babaspul (Creole for "barber's pole"), is a subspecies of "Micrurus nigrocinctus", commonly known as the Central American coral snake. "M. n. babaspul" is a venomous elapid from Big Corn Island ("Isla Grande del Maíz"), Nicaragua. According to O'Shea (2008) this is an endangered subspecies, and the subspecies may even be extinct. "M. n. babaspul" is a tricoloured monadal coral snake. Its color pattern consists of rings in the order red/yellow/black/yellow/red. Being a monadal coral snake, it only has one black ring between each pair of red rings. It has a round small

neg: Tiger snake 140 to 190, subcaudals 35 to 65, mid-body in 17 or 19 rows and the anal scale is single. The western tiger snake head is distinct from its robust body, and grows to 2.0 m in length. Dorsally, it is steel-blue to black in color with bright yellow bands; unbanded specimens occur. The ventral surface is yellow, tending black towards the tail. Midbody scales are in 17 or 19 rows, ventrals number 140 to 165, subcaudals 36 to 51 (single) and the anal scale is single (rarely divided). The Chappell Island tiger snake has a blunt head distinct from a

neg: Mexican milk snake Mexican milk snake Lampropeltis triangulum annulata, commonly known as the Mexican milk snake, is a nonvenomous species of milk snake. This reptile is native to the hot semi-arid regions of northeastern Mexico in Coahuila, Tamaulipas and Nuevo León, but it can be found as far north as the United States, in southwestern Texas. The Mexican milk snake has distinct red, black and cream or yellow colored banding, which sometimes leads to it being called a coral snake mimic. Localities indicate cleaner creams to the west, dirty creams to the east and north, and said creams turning yellow becoming orange the

neg: Black-chested snake eagle Black-chested snake eagle The black-chested snake eagle ("Circaetus pectoralis") is a large African bird of prey of the family Accipitridae. It resembles other snake-eagles and was once believed to be conspecific with the short-toed and Beaudouin's snake eagles. The main identifying character of this bird is its dark brown head and chest, to which it owes its name. In flight the dark head contrasts with the underparts and underwings, which are white apart from dark barring on the flight feathers and tail. The upperparts are dark brown, and the eye is yellow. The female is similar to, but larger than

neg: Deception in animals Mormon of Indonesia. Each female butterfly (regardless of her coloration) can produce one or more different female forms which mimic any of five other species of foul-tasting butterflies. Batesian mimicry is also found in the harmless milk snake, which mimics venomous coral snakes. Both snakes are marked with alternating yellow, red, and black bands, causing potential predators to avoid both. The snakes can often be distinguished by using an old saying: "Red against yellow: kill a fellow. red against black: friend to Jack." The deadly coral snake has bands in the order of red, yellow, black, while the innocuous species

neg: Pantherophis alleghaniensis genus "Elaphe", but recent phylogenetic analyses have resulted in its transfer to "Pantherophis". Pantherophis alleghaniensis Pantherophis alleghaniensis, commonly called the eastern ratsnake, is a nonvenomous colubrid species endemic to North America. Additional common names for the eastern rat snake include black rat snake, pilot snake, pilot black snake, chicken snake; and in Florida, yellow rat snake and Everglades rat snake "Pantherophis alleghaniensis" is found in the United States east of the Apalachicola River in Florida, east of the Chattahoochee River in Georgia, east of the Appalachian Mountains, north to southeastern New York and western Vermont, eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, South Carolina,

neg: Pantherophis alleghaniensis Pantherophis alleghaniensis Pantherophis alleghaniensis, commonly called the eastern ratsnake, is a nonvenomous colubrid species endemic to North America. Additional common names for the eastern rat snake include black rat snake, pilot snake, pilot black snake, chicken snake; and in Florida, yellow rat snake and Everglades rat snake "Pantherophis alleghaniensis" is found in the United States east of the Apalachicola River in Florida, east of the Chattahoochee River in Georgia, east of the Appalachian Mountains, north to southeastern New York and western Vermont, eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, south to the Florida Keys. In the Florida Panhandle, it

neg: Natrix maura snake is diurnal. The viperine snake is found in southwestern Europe and northwestern Africa. Specifically, "N. maura" is found in the European countries of: Portugal, Spain, France, northernwest Italy, and even into Switzerland. It has spread to areas of England, as well. It is found in African countries of Morocco, northern Algeria, northwestern Libya, and northern to central Tunisia. "N. maura" is gray, brown, or reddish dorsally, with a black zigzag vertebral stripe, and lateral series of black ocelli with yellow centers. The labials are yellow with black sutures. It has a diagonal dark band on each temple, and another

neg: Long-nosed snake Long-nosed snake The long-nosed snake ("Rhinocheilus lecontei") is a species of nonvenomous colubrid snake, which is endemic to North America. It has two recognized subspecies. The other species in the genus were previously considered subspecies. The specific name, "lecontei", commemorates American entomologist John Lawrence Le Conte (1825-1883). Long-nosed snakes are distinguished by a long, slightly upturned snout, which is the origin of their common name. They are tricolor, vaguely resembling a coral snake with black and red saddling that almost looks like banding, on a yellow or cream-colored background, which can look somewhat like yellow banding. Cream-colored spots within the

neg: Yellow-faced whipsnake to Australia. Although not an aggressive species, the bite of "D. psammophis" is to be avoided, as extreme pain will affect the bitten limb. "D. psammophis" is a lizard eating specialist, and it is common throughout its range. Yellow-faced whipsnake The yellow-faced whip snake ("Demansia psammophis") is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae, a family containing many dangerous snakes. "D. psammophis" is a long thin snake with a narrow head. Dorsally, it is greyish green to grayish blue in colour. Below the eye is a black "comma"-like marking which extends to the edge of the lip; this

neg: Hydrophis melanocephalus Hydrophis melanocephalus Hydrophis melanocephalus, commonly known as the slender-necked sea snake, is a species of venomous sea snake in the family Elapidae. Head black dorsally and ventrally, with a yellowish bar on the prefrontals, and with a yellowish streak behind the eye on the postocular and upper portion of last upper labial. Anterior part of body black dorsally and ventrally, with yellow crossbars on the dorsum. Posterior part of body olive dorsally and yellow ventrally, with black rings, which are broader on the dorsum. The type specimen, a female, is in total length, with a tail long. All dorsal scales

neg: Florida banded water snake 180–223 mm (7.0-8.8 inches) in total length. Florida banded water snake The Florida banded water snake (Nerodia fasciata pictiventris), a subspecies of the banded water snake (southern water snake - "Nerodia fasciata"), is a nonvenomous natricine colubrid native to the southeastern United States. The Florida banded water snake is endemic throughout Florida and southeastern Georgia. In addition, it has been introduced to Brownsville, Texas. It has also established populations in Folsom and Harbor City, California. Dorsally, it is light brown or yellowish, with 26-35 reddish-brown to black crossbands. Ventrally, it is yellow or white, with reddish-brown or black markings. In

neg: Florida banded water snake Florida banded water snake The Florida banded water snake (Nerodia fasciata pictiventris), a subspecies of the banded water snake (southern water snake - "Nerodia fasciata"), is a nonvenomous natricine colubrid native to the southeastern United States. The Florida banded water snake is endemic throughout Florida and southeastern Georgia. In addition, it has been introduced to Brownsville, Texas. It has also established populations in Folsom and Harbor City, California. Dorsally, it is light brown or yellowish, with 26-35 reddish-brown to black crossbands. Ventrally, it is yellow or white, with reddish-brown or black markings. In large adult individuals, the ground color on

neg: Pueblan milk snake species (red, black, and yellow). Its subspecific name, "campbelli", is a Latinization of the last name of American herpetologist Jonathan A. Campbell. The Pueblan milk snake has a tri-color pattern of red, black, and white bands. Adult Pueblan milk snakes reach lengths of 36 to 48 inches. The Pueblan milk snake has a resemblance to the coral snake and this similarity in colour, known as Batesian mimicry, helps protect the snake from potential predators. They can be distinguished from other subspecies due to wide white bands, and frequent black tipping over the red bands. Also, the red in campbelli tends

neg: Plains garter snake status. This species is mildly venomous, although the venom is not toxic to humans. The Plains garter snake has either an orange or yellow stripe down its back and distinctive black bars on its lip. The stripe normally starts at the head and continues all the way to the tail tip. Lateral stripes are located on the third and fourth scale rows and are normally a greenish-yellow color. Its belly is gray-green with small dark spots along the edges. Most have distinctive light yellow spots on the top of the head. The snake is described as medium-sized and is on

neg: Japanese striped snake Japanese striped snake Elaphe quadrivirgata, commonly known as the Japanese four-lined ratsnake or the Japanese striped snake (Japanese: "shimahebi" = striped snake), is a species of non-venomous colubrid snake native to Japan. It is found in all areas of Japan apart from the Ryukyu Islands. It typically grows to a length of 1-1.5 m (40-60 in). The snake has a yellow or light brown ground color, and gets its scientific and common names from the four black lengthwise stripes sported by most individuals of the species. All-black variants exist; these are known in Japan as "karasu-hebi" (crow snakes). Juveniles are

neg: Aquatic garter snake of the snake are whitish to yellow. One variety of this snake has a blue-gray background color with a faint olive-colored dorsal stripe and white dots along its sides. Another morph has a yellow dorsal stripe with black spots along its sides. The second variation has the more classic garter snake look; however, due to its behavior and scalation, it is grouped in this species. It can most commonly be found on the edges of bushlands, woodlands, grasslands, and forests near ponds, marshes, streams and lakes. When feeling threatened this snake will seek shelter in a nearby water source. Occasionally,

neg: Dryocalamus nympha Dryocalamus nympha Common bridle snake ("Dryocalamus nympha") is a species of snake found in southern India and Sri Lanka. The yellow mark on the back of the head suggests a bridal veil. Bridle snakes are so named because of the resemblance of their slim bodies to the reins or 'bridle' used to control horses. Characteristics: A small snake with a glossy black or dark brown colouration. Its colouration may be accompanied by a series of irregular white or grey stripes. Its ventral area is creamy yellow. This snake has considerably large eyes with vertical pupils which are adaptations for its

neg: Collett's snake Papuan black snake ("P. papuanus") as the next closest relative to the pair. Belgian naturalist George Albert Boulenger described the species "P. colletti" in 1902, naming it in honour of Norwegian zoologist Robert Collett. A young snake had been collected by Collett, and Boulenger had noted its scale pattern to be distinct from the Papuan black snake. The most colourful member of the black snake genus "Pseudechis", Collett's snake has dark brown to black upperparts, with pink or cream banding and sides, and pale yellow to orange underparts. The irregular bands are usually cross-shaped and are generally an orange-red colour.

neg: Hydrophis melanocephalus shields, in contact with each other. Tail laterally flattened, oar-like. Hydrophis melanocephalus Hydrophis melanocephalus, commonly known as the slender-necked sea snake, is a species of venomous sea snake in the family Elapidae. Head black dorsally and ventrally, with a yellowish bar on the prefrontals, and with a yellowish streak behind the eye on the postocular and upper portion of last upper labial. Anterior part of body black dorsally and ventrally, with yellow crossbars on the dorsum. Posterior part of body olive dorsally and yellow ventrally, with black rings, which are broader on the dorsum. The type specimen, a female, is

neg: Chrysopelea taprobanica is greenish yellow or pale green. Orange to red spots can be seen between dark cross bands. Head is black dorsally with yellow and black cross-bars. Ventral side is pale green with a series of black lateral spots on each side. There are 198–214 ventral scales and 107–123 subcaudal scaless. The snake inhabits old growth trees, as well as secondary vegetation, cultivation, sometimes entering human dwellings. They are diurnal and arboreal. Mainly comprises with lizards, such as geckos and agamids. Bats, rodents, birds and other small snakes may also be taken. The Sri Lankan flying snake population in Sri Lanka

neg: Scarlet kingsnake coral snake in a form of Batesian mimicry. A method to help differentiate between venomous and non venomous tricolor snakes in North America is found in the popular phrases "red on yellow, kill a fellow; red on black, venom lack", "red on yellow's a deadly fellow; yellow on black's a friendly Jack", "if red touches yellow, you're a dead fellow; if red touches black, you're all right, Jack", and "red and black is a friend of Jack" as well as "red on black, friend of Jack; red on yellow, kill a fellow" and "red band near black, venom lack; red

neg: Dice snake is focused on population biology studies and parasitic threats of this unique coastal population. An overview on Biology, Distribution and Conservation is given in Dice snake The dice snake ("Natrix tessellata") is a European nonvenomous snake belonging to the family Colubridae, subfamily Natricinae. Also called "water snake". Females are bigger than males. Maximum size is 1.0-1.3 m (39-51 inches) long. The color may vary from greyish green to brownish or almost black, with dark spots on the back. The belly is sometimes vividly coloured in yellow or orange, with black spots, very similar to dice, hence the name. Living mainly

neg: Tiger snake of distinct populations, which may be isolated or overlapping, with extreme variance in size and colour. Individuals also show seasonal variation in colour. The total length is typically about 1.2 metres The patterning is darker bands, strongly contrasting or indistinct, which are pale to very dark in colour. Colouration is composed of olive, yellow, orange-brown, or jet-black, and the underside of the snake is light yellow or orange. The tiger snake uses venom to dispatch its prey, and may bite an aggressor; they are potentially fatal to humans. Tolerant of low temperatures, the snake may be active on warmer nights.

neg: Andean milk snake Andean milk snake Lampropeltis triangulum andesiana, commonly known as the Andean milksnake, is an alpine subspecies of milk snake. These colorful snakes are covered in stripes of red, black, and yellow, often with black speckles on each scale. At up to long, this is one of the two largest subspecies of milk snake. Milk snakes range throughout the Americas, from Canada south to Ecuador. The Andean subspecies of milk snake occurs in the Andes mountains of Colombia and Venezuela. Andean milksnakes inhabit high altitude forests and grasslands, up to in elevation. As mountain dwellers, Andean milk snakes can tolerate much

neg: Unicolor cribo Unicolor cribo The unicolor cribo ("Drymarchon melanurus unicolor") is a Central American subspecies of the cribo snakes. The eastern indigo snake, "Drymarchon corais couperi" is another species of this genus. Until recently the unicolor cribo was considered a subspecies of the same species as the indigo snake "Drymarchon corais unicolor". Unlike the indigo snake, which is dark blue to almost black, the unicolor cribo has a yellow or golden color with black facial and neck bar-like markings. This snake reaches a length of over nine feet. It is terrestrial and diurnal. It can be found in marshes, swamps, and riverbeds.

neg: Dice snake Dice snake The dice snake ("Natrix tessellata") is a European nonvenomous snake belonging to the family Colubridae, subfamily Natricinae. Also called "water snake". Females are bigger than males. Maximum size is 1.0-1.3 m (39-51 inches) long. The color may vary from greyish green to brownish or almost black, with dark spots on the back. The belly is sometimes vividly coloured in yellow or orange, with black spots, very similar to dice, hence the name. Living mainly near river streams or lakes, it frequently feeds on fish. Sometimes it feeds also on amphibians like frogs, toads and tadpoles. Classified as non-venomous,

neg: Wolli Creek Regional Park and Broad-tailed Gecko ("Phyllurus platurus"). A number of skink species are still extant, including the Bar-sided skink ("Eulamprus tenuis"), Eastern Water Skink ("Eulamprus quoyii"), Copper-tailed skink ("Ctenotus taeniolatus"). Both grey-brown and yellow dragons have been observed near Nannygoat Hill. Red-bellied Black Snake ("Pseudechis porphyriacus") is the only snake species recently seen within the Park. Other snake species which have been historically recorded (but not sighted in recent times) include, the Black-bellied Swamp Snake ("Hemiaspis signata") and the Eastern Brown Snake ("Pseudonaja textilis"). The Eastern Long-necked turtle ("Chelodina longicollis") is the only turtle species found within the park. Despite being widespread

neg: Milk snake Ecuador and northern Venezuela in northern South America. Milk snakes grow to in total length (including tail). They have smooth and shiny scales and their typical color pattern is alternating bands of red-black-yellow or white-black-red. However, red blotches instead of bands are seen in some populations. Some milk snakes have a striking resemblance to coral snakes and this mimicry (known as Batesian mimicry) likely scares away potential predators. Both milk snakes and coral snakes possess transverse bands of red, black and yellow. Experts now recognize that common mnemonics which people use to distinguish between the deadly coral snake and the

neg: Micruroides Micruroides Micruroides is a genus of venomous coral snake in the family Elapidae. The genus is monotypic, containing only the species "Micruroides euryxanthus". Micruroides euryxanthus, commonly known as the Sonoran coral snake or the Arizona coral snake, is endemic to northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States. Adults of "M. euryxanthus" are 11-24 inches (28–61 cm) long. The color pattern consists of broad, alternating rings of red and black, separated by narrower rings of white or yellow. Markings become paler as they reach the belly. The head is black, the black extending to the posterior border of the parietals. The

neg: Thamnophis sauritus septentrionalis Thamnophis sauritus septentrionalis Thamnophis sauritus septentrionalis, the northern ribbon snake, is a subspecies of garter snake. It is one of four subspecies of the ribbon snake ("Thamnophis sauritus") and occurs in the United States and Canada in southern Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, southern Ontario, Michigan, New York, Nova Scotia, northern Minnesota, Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana. It is listed as a state endangered species in Wisconsin. It is a slender black or brown snake with three bright-yellow or white stripes on its back and sides. The head is black, with the scales alongside the mouth being white. The underside is also white

neg: Thamnophis sirtalis semifasciatus Thamnophis sirtalis semifasciatus Thamnophis sirtalis semifasciatus, the Chicago garter snake, is a subspecies of the common garter snake native to the Chicago, United States, region. It was described by Edward Drinker Cope in 1892, and can be found in the vicinity of rural waterways in northeastern Illinois, such as Piscasaw Creek in Boone County and McHenry County, Illinois. The Illinois Natural History Survey describes the Chicago garter snake as a medium-sized, up to 100 cm (39 in) in total length, including the tail), dark brown or black snake with a yellow or gray mid-back stripe, a yellow stripe on each

neg: Boiga dendrophila melanota Boiga dendrophila melanota The mangrove snake is one of biggest cat snake species in Asia. It is a shiny bluish black in colour, marked with 40-50 yellow stripes. The mouth and throat area are yellows, whereas the ventral part of the body is yellowish black. The eyes are greyish in colour. It is categorised as a mildly venomous snake. An adult mangrove snake can reach a length of 2.5 m. It is active at night (nocturnal) and hunts for birds, rats and birds eggs as its main diet. Its large head and mouth enables it to swallows its prey easily.

neg: Boiga dendrophila melanota Boiga dendrophila melanota The mangrove snake is one of biggest cat snake species in Asia. It is a shiny bluish black in colour, marked with 40-50 yellow stripes. The mouth and throat area are yellows, whereas the ventral part of the body is yellowish black. The eyes are greyish in colour. It is categorised as a mildly venomous snake. An adult mangrove snake can reach a length of 2.5 m. It is active at night (nocturnal) and hunts for birds, rats and birds eggs as its main diet. Its large head and mouth enables it to swallows its prey easily.

neg: Spilotes pullatus found near water. It is mainly arboreal, but also terrestrial. It feeds on a wide variety of prey, including small mammals, birds, and lizards. Including the nominotypical subspecies, the following five subspecies are recognized: Spilotes pullatus Spilotes pullatus, commonly known as the caninana, chicken snake, yellow rat snake, or serpiente tigre, is a species of large nonvenomous colubrid snake endemic to Mesoamerica. It is found in southern Central America, northern South America, and Trinidad and Tobago. Adults may attain a maximum total length of . Dorsally, "S. pullatus" is black with yellow spots which may form crossbands. The tip of

neg: Mexican milk snake red being around two or three times as wide as the black bands, and the red extending from the sides to the very edge of the ventral scales. The Mexican milk snake is fairly short in length and large in width compared to other milk snake subspecies, given that they grow to approximately 24–30 inches (61–76 cm) in length, and that they have more girth overall. It is not venomous, contrary to the coral snake which appears fairly similar to this milk snake. The coral snake's red and yellow bands are adjacent, while the milk snake's red and black bands

neg: Calliophis nigrescens scales in 13 rows. Ventrals 232-261; anal usually divided; subcaudals 33-44. This species comprises several colour varieties, which are connected by insensible gradations; in all the head and nape are black, with an oblique yellow band, sometimes broken up into spots, on each side from the parietals to behind the angle of the mouth, and the upper lip is yellow in front of and behind the eye; lower parts uniform red. Color variations include the following: Total length ; tail . Calliophis nigrescens Calliophis nigriscens, commonly known as the black coral snake or striped coral snake, is a species of

neg: Grass snake the barred grass snake. Four other subspecies were transferred from "N. natrix" to "N. helvetica", becoming "N. helvetica cettii", "N. helvetica corsa", "N. helvetica lanzai" and "N. helvetica sicula". The grass snake is typically dark green or brown in colour with a characteristic yellow collar behind the head, which explains the alternative name ringed snake. The colour may also range from grey to black, with darker colours being more prevalent in colder regions, presumably owing to the thermal benefits of being dark in colour. The underside is whitish with irregular blocks of black, which are useful in recognizing individuals. Weight

neg: Uropeltis liura Uropeltis liura Uropeltis liura, commonly known as Günther's earth snake, is a species of snake in the family Uropeltidae. It is endemic to India. It is found in southern India (Madura and Tinnevelly HilIs, 3,000-5,000 feet). Type locality: "Malabar". Dorsum purplish brown, with each scale darker-edged, and with transverse series of small yellow black-edged ocelli. Ventrum and sides with large alternating black and yellow spots or crossbands. Adults may attain in total length. Dorsal scales in 19 rows behind the head, in 17 rows at midbody. Ventrals 174-188; subcaudals 8-12. Snout obtusely pointed. Rostral about ⅓ the length of the

neg: Black Mesa (Oklahoma) longnose snake, plains blackhead snake, blackneck garter snake, plains garter snake, lined snake, and prairie rattlesnake. The broad-headed skink, prairie racerunner, red-lipped plateau lizard, northern earless lizard, eastern collared lizard, and Texas horned lizard are also indigenous to the area. Two types of turtle, the ornate box turtle and the yellow mud turtle have been found in the Black Mesa preserve. Only one frog is found in this desert habitat, the American bullfrog, but there are six other species of amphibians; the Great Plains narrowmouth toad, New Mexico spadefoot, plains spadefoot, Woodhouse's toad, red-spotted toad, and the western green toad,

neg: Blue-bellied black snake Blue-bellied black snake Pseudechis guttatus (the blue-bellied black snake or spotted black snake) is a species of black snake that is only found in the inland areas of south-eastern Queensland and northern New South Wales. On average, their measurement is 1.25 m, but some snakes have been found to measure as long as 2 m. Their diet consists of frogs, lizards, and small mammals, therefore making them carnivorous. They, like most other snakes, are oviparous, laying 7–12 eggs during their breeding season. It is unknown what their average venom ejection is. When mice are bitten, the snake's venom is the

neg: Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia, commonly known as the herald snake or the red-lipped snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Sub-Saharan Africa. "Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia" can be identified by its olive green or grey body, multiple white speckles, distinctive black head, and red, yellow, white, or black upper lip. It can grow to an average total length (including tail) of , but may reach up to 1 metre (39 inches) in total length. "C. hotamboeia" feeds on amphibians (including rain frogs), lizards, and other snakes (only in captivity). The red-lipped snake has been

neg: Speckled brown snake mitochondrial DNA found that the speckled brown snake was an early offshoot of the genus, with the taipans as more distantly related. A 2016 genetic analysis showed that the speckled brown snake was an early offshoot of a lineage giving rise to the taipans, rather than the other brown snakes. The speckled brown snake grows to long. It has a small head, straw-yellow to orange upper parts, white throat and lips, and cream, yellow or white under parts blotched with orange. Its scales have black edges that become visible when the snake bends or moves. Some snakes have wide darker

neg: Uropeltis macrolepis Uropeltis macrolepis Uropeltis macrolepis, commonly known as the Bombay earth snake, is a species of snake in the family Uropeltidae. It is endemic to southern India. It is found in Maharashtra (Phansad - near Supegaon, Mahabaleshwar, Koyna, Lonavla), India. Type locality of "Silybura macrolepis" = "Ceylon?" Type locality of "Uropeltis macrolepis mableshwarensis" = "Mahableshwar, Satara district, Bombay State", India. Black or dark purplish brown dorsally and ventrally, each scale lighter-edged. A yellow stripe on the lips and sides of the neck, followed by two to five large yellow spots. A yellow stripe along each side of the tail. Adults may

neg: Trans-Pecos rat snake Trans-Pecos rat snake Bogertophis subocularis, commonly known as the Trans-Pecos rat snake or the Davis Mountain rat snake, is a species of medium to large, nonvenomous rat snake in the family Colubridae. "Bogertophis subocularis" is endemic to the Chihuahuan Desert. The Trans-Pecos rat snake is found in the Mexican state of Coahuila, and its range extends northward into Texas and New Mexico in the United States. "B. subocularis" has a row of small scales (suboculars) between the lower border of the eye and the upper labials. This beautiful snake is yellow to tan dorsally with a series of black, or

neg: Telescopus semiannulatus Telescopus semiannulatus Telescopus semiannulatus, commonly known as the African tiger snake, tiger snake, tiger cat snake, or striped cat snake is a species of rear-fanged colubrid snake. It is found throughout central, eastern, and southern Africa, from Congo to Tanzania to South Africa. Adults average in total length, with 17–21 rows of dorsal scales. The tiger snake is one of the more colorful species of snake in the family Colubridae. The upper side is pale orange to salmon pink in color with 24–48 black or dark-brown cross bars or blotches along the back and tail; the underside is pale yellow

neg: Yellow-lipped sea krait Yellow-lipped sea krait The yellow-lipped sea krait ("Laticauda colubrina"), also known as the banded sea krait, colubrine sea krait, is a species of venomous sea snake found in tropical Indo-Pacific oceanic waters. The snake has distinctive black stripes and a yellow snout, with a paddle-like tail for use in swimming. It spends much of its time underwater in order for it to hunt, but returns to land to digest, rest, and reproduce. It has very potent neurotoxic venom which it uses to prey on eels and small fish. Because of their affinity to land, banded sea kraits often encounter humans,

neg: Chrysopelea base colour is black or dark grey, and the entire body is covered with thick red and thin yellow with black bands. They also have cream-coloured ventrolateral lines, while the ventrals are pale green. While it is tiny, it is undoubtedly one of the rarest flying snake species within its range. Although it is able to move horizontally through the air when gliding, it does not glide as well as "C. paradisi". Lesser-studied species are: Chrysopelea Chrysopelea, more commonly known as the flying snake or gliding snake, is a genus that belongs to the family Colubridae. Flying snakes are mildly

neg: Rhinophis fergusonianus the sides are white, dotted and spotted with black. The belly is white, with black dots and two series of large black spots, partially confluent into a zigzag band. The caudal disc is black and edged all round with yellow. "R. fergusonianus" is viviparous. The habitats and ecology of this species, "R. fergusonianus", and threats to it, are unknown. Rhinophis fergusonianus Rhinophis fergusonianus, commonly known as the Cardamom Hills earth snake, is a species of uropeltid snake endemic to the Western Ghats, India. The specific name, "fergusonianus", is in honor of Scottish zoologist Harold S. Ferguson. "R. fergusonianus" is only

neg: Boiga jaspidea in termite nests. Little else is known about this elusive snake. The jasper cat snake feeds on geckos and other smaller snakes in the wild. Boiga jaspidea Boiga jaspidea (jasper cat snake) is a small and slender species of rear-fanged colubrid that is uncommon throughout its range. Its body is reddish to chocolate brown, but rich black and white speckles cover the entire body except for the ventrals, which are yellow. In addition, there are faint black lateral bars, and white spots on the ventrolateral area. Its maximum length is 1.5 m (4.9 feet). Indonesia, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand The

neg: Shaw's dark ground snake Shaw's dark ground snake Shaw's dark ground snake or Shaw's black-backed snake ("Erythrolamprus melanotus") is a species of colubrid snake endemic to northern South America. It grows up to a total length (body plus tail) of . Dorsally, it has a light yellow or pinkish color, with a wide, dark vertebral stripe, which is bordered on each side by a thin whitish stripe, followed by a thin dark stripe. The top of the head is olive, and there is a dark stripe passing through the eye. The upper labials and the venter (underside) of the snake are whitish. The dorsal

neg: Broad-headed snake Broad-headed snake The broad-headed snake ("Hoplocephalus bungaroides") is a venomous snake that is restricted to the Sydney Basin in NSW, Australia. It is one of 3 snakes in the genus "Hoplocephalus", all restricted to eastern Australia. It is currently endangered in New South Wales and is listed as Vulnerable under the Commonwealth Legislation. The broad-headed snake is a small to medium-sized species of venomous snake. Fully-grown snakes attain an average maximum length of 60 cm although some records show that they can grow as large as 90 cm. They are black with numerous irregular yellow markings arranged in narrow cross-bands,

neg: Mexican milk snake attractive choice for a pet snake. They are normally docile, and not typically apt to bite or expel musk. True Mexican Milk Snake: ("Lampropeltis triangulum annulata") https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7252/6998763278_26e50e0884_b.jpg. Texas Coral Snake: ("Micrurus fulvius tener") https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4079/4824298753_dfa1647117_b.jpg. Mexican milk snake Lampropeltis triangulum annulata, commonly known as the Mexican milk snake, is a nonvenomous species of milk snake. This reptile is native to the hot semi-arid regions of northeastern Mexico in Coahuila, Tamaulipas and Nuevo León, but it can be found as far north as the United States, in southwestern Texas. The Mexican milk snake has distinct red, black and cream or yellow colored

neg: Banded krait Banded krait The banded krait ("Bungarus fasciatus") is a species of elapid snake found on the Indian Subcontinent and in Southeast Asia. It is one of the largest kraits, with a maximum length up to . The banded krait is easily identified by its alternate black and yellow crossbands, its triangular body cross section, and the marked vertebral ridge consisting of enlarged vertebral shields along its body. The head is broad and depressed. The eyes are black. It has arrowhead-like yellow markings on its otherwise black head and has yellow lips, lores, chin, and throat. The longest banded krait measured

neg: Dendrelaphis punctulatus Dendrelaphis punctulatus The common tree snake, Dendrelaphis punctulatus, (also called green tree snake and Australian tree snake) is a slender, large-eyed, non-venomous, diurnal snake of many parts of Australia, especially in the northern and eastern coastal areas, and into Papua New Guinea. This common snake is harmless, readily recognised as it is an agile snake with a very slender body and tail. The body colour varies from green to olive-green to black, sometimes even blue, frequently pale yellow on the throat and belly but other pale colours have been noted, blue flecks are present on the flank. Eyes are larger

neg: Diadophis punctatus stictogenys Diadophis punctatus stictogenys Diadophis punctatus stictogenys, commonly known as the Mississippi ringneck snake, is a subspecies of "Diadophis punctatus" that is indigenous to the United States. Like "D. p. punctatus", the Mississippi ringneck snake characteristically attains a maximum length of . The head is black and the body dark gray, separated by a golden ring at the neck. The ventral side displays a yellow belly, transitioning to dark orange under tail. It can be differentiated from "D. p. punctatus", with which it intergrades, by its black ventral markings that present as irregular black spots or paired black spots down the

neg: Fauna of the Australian Capital Territory pobblebonk and common eastern froglet. At higher altitudes in wet sclerophyll forest Bibron's toadlet predominates. The brown tree frog can also be found. The northern corroboree frog has a dramatic yellow and black striped appearance, but is very rare; a breeding program is trying to save it from extinction. It lives in high, boggy country in the ACT and also in the Fiery Range in New South Wales. The most common snake in the ACT is the brown snake. The red-bellied black snake is found near rivers and can swim well. Those in the Gudgenby River do not have a

neg: James Hillman snake. The task of analysis is to keep the snake there, the black snake...see, the black snake's no longer necessary the moment it's been interpreted, and you don't need your dreams any more because they've been interpreted.One would inquire more about the snake as it is presented in the dream by the psyche so to draw it forth from its lair in the unconscious. The snake is huge and black, but what else? Is it molting or shedding its skin? Is it sunning itself on a rock? Is it digesting its prey? This descriptive strategy keeps the image alive, in

neg: Brown water snake (150 m) elevation. The brown water snake is very heavy-bodied, and its neck is distinctly narrower than its head. Dorsally it is brown or rusty brown with a row of about 25 black or dark brown square blotches down its back. Smaller similar blotches alternate on the sides. Ventrally it is yellow heavily marked with black or dark brown. Dorsal scales are in 27-33 rows (more than any other North American water snake), and it has 2-4 anterior temporals (usually 1 in others). Adults measure 30-60 in. (76–152 cm) in total length; record 69 in. (175 cm). "Nerodia taxispilota" is

neg: Trimeresurus gramineus rows 53–76. Upper parts usually bright green, rarely yellowish, greyish, or purplish brown, with or without black, brown, or reddish spots; usually a light, white, yellow, or red streak along the outer row of scales; end of tail frequently yellow or red; lower parts green, yellow, or whitish. Grows to a total length of ; tail . Bamboo pit viper, Indian tree viper, bamboo snake, Indian green tree viper, green tree viper, bamboo viper, bamboo pitviper, "boodro pam", grass-green snake, green pit viper. The range of this species has been restricted to southern India. It is also rarely seen near

neg: Greater green snake Greater green snake The greater green snake ("Cyclophiops major") is a snake of the family Colubridae found in China, Taiwan, Laos, and Vietnam. another place found this snake (sylhet,Ratargul)Bangladesh. A slender, medium-sized snake, averaging 75–90 cm (2½-3 feet) in total length, but occasionally growing to 120 cm (4 feet). Bright green above; ventral scales greenish-yellow. Dorsal scales smooth except that males have several mid-dorsal scale rows keeled. Some specimens have scattered black spots on dorsum. Dead specimens often turn bluish. This snake is diurnal and semi-arboreal, living in humid forests and farmland. When encountered, they are mild-mannered and rarely bite.

neg: Xenelaphis ellipsifer Xenelaphis ellipsifer Xenelaphis ellipsifer, the ornate brown snake, or ocellated brown snake, is a large species of snake, up to long, which is found in Malaysia and Indonesia. It has a rounded snout, its head is distinct from its neck, and it has protruding large round eyes. The top of the snake (the dorsum) is orange-red in color, and along the sides of its body are large black-edged squarish brown blotches separated by cream colored spaces. It has a yellow upper lip. "X.ellipsifer" is an aquatic species, found in forests at above sea level. The first description of this snake

neg: Golden-crowned snake of black spots. The "crown" is a pale yellow-brown stripe starting at the snout and sweeping back along both sides of the head, not connecting at the back of the head as in "C. krefftii" or "C. harriettae", instead trailing down the neck. The Dorsal scales are in 15 rows at mid-body. "C. squamulosus" is oviparous. Golden-crowned snake The golden-crowned snake ("Cacophis squamulosus") is a small species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Australia. Like other "Cacophis" species, the golden-crowned snake is a forest specialist, particularly rainforest. It prefers deeper forested areas, particularly rainforest

neg: Para Wirra Conservation Park open areas are jacky winters and yellow-rumped thornbills. There are 38 recorded reptiles and amphibians within Para Wirra Conservation Park. These include the long-necked tortoise, marbled gecko, tree dtella, bearded dragon, the shingle back, common grass skink and eastern blue tongue lizard. Only 5 species are amphibians: the brown tree frog, bull frog, spotted grass frog, Bibron's toadlet and brown froglet. The yellow faced whip snake, brown snake and the red-bellied black snake have also been sighted in the park. Walking is one of the best ways to discover the beauty of Para Wirra Conservation Park. All trails are graded

neg: Northern redbelly snake Northern redbelly snake The northern redbelly snake ("Storeria occipitomaculata occipitomaculata") is a nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae , a subspecies of "Storeria occipitomaculata". It is sometimes referred to as a fire snake. It is endemic to North America, from Saskatchewan to Nova Scotia in the north and south to Florida and Texas. Adults and young have known dorsal colorations of solid olive-brown, tan-brown, chestnut-brown, grey-brown, grey or even black. They have three yellow spots posterior to the head shields, to which the specific name "occipitomaculata" (meaning spotted back of the head) refers. The underside is coral-red to brick-red. Coloration

neg: Chrysopelea : This is the largest species of flying snake, reaching up to four feet in length. Though it is called the golden tree snake, there are other colour variations; for example, some phases tend to lean towards lime green in colour rather than pure yellow, while in India, it has orange to red markings and small black bars on the dorsum, almost as rich in colouration as the paradise tree snake. Due to their size, their gliding ability is considered weak. Paradise tree snake, "Chrysopelea paradisi" : This flying snake species reaches up to three feet in length and is

neg: Shaw's dark ground snake scales are smooth, with apical pits, and are arranged in 17 rows at midbody. It actively forages during the day for food, which may include fish, amphibians, and lizards. Its distribution includes Colombia, Venezuela, and Trinidad and Tobago. It is probably extirpated from Grenada. Shaw's dark ground snake Shaw's dark ground snake or Shaw's black-backed snake ("Erythrolamprus melanotus") is a species of colubrid snake endemic to northern South America. It grows up to a total length (body plus tail) of . Dorsally, it has a light yellow or pinkish color, with a wide, dark vertebral stripe, which is bordered on

neg: Sinaloan milk snake cream-yellow bands within the black bands. The red rings are bordered near the edge of the ventrals by black pigment, leaving the center of the triad (on the ventral side) with a creamy white. The Sinaloan milk snake is easily distinguished from other subspecies because of the very broad bands of red which are much more prominent than in most other subspecies (far wider than the black bands). The head is black with a cream-colored band just behind the eyes across the top of the head. The belly is creamy white. Fully grown adults can reach a length of approx.

neg: Sweetwater Creek State Park Brown water snake ("Nerodia taxispilota), red-bellied/yellow-bellied water snake ("Nerodia erythrogaster"), northern water snake ("Nerodia sipedon"), queen snake ("Regina septemvittata"), brown snake ("Storeria dekayi"), red-bellied snake ("Storeria occipitomaculata"), eastern ribbon snake ("Thamnophis sauritus"), common garter snake ("Thamnophis sirtalis"), smooth earth snake ("Virginia valeriae"), rough earth snake ("Virginia striatula"), eastern hognose snake ("Heterodon platyrhinos"), ringneck snake ("Diadophis punctatus"), eastern worm snake ("Carphophis amoenus"), racer ("Coluber constrictor"), coachwhip ("Masticophis flagellum"), rough green snake ("Opheodrys aestivus"), corn snake ("Elaphe guttata"), rat snake ("Elaphe obsoleta"), eastern/black kingsnake ("Lampropeltis getula"), mole kingsnake ("Lampropeltis calligaster"), scarlet kingsnake/milk snake ("Lampropeltis triangulum"), scarlet snake ("Cemophora coccinea), southeastern crown snake

neg: Japanese keelback Japanese keelback The Japanese keelback ("Hebius vibakari") is a species of colubrid snake, which is endemic to Asia. It is found in northeastern China, Japan (Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku), Korea, and Russia (Amur Oblast, Khabarovsk Krai, Primorsky Krai). It is a small snake, growing to a maximum total length of , with a tail long. Dorsally it is olive or reddish brown, with small blackish spots. Some specimens may have a dark olive or blackish vertebral stripe. The upper labials are yellow, with black sutures. On each side of the nape of the neck there is a yellow dark-edged diagonal streak,

neg: Yellow-bellied sea snake (Hydrophiidae), but sea kraits have since been placed into a separate subfamily (Laticaudinae) due to their independent evolution into aquatic habitats (i.e., convergent evolution). In 1766, Linnaeus published the original description of the yellow-bellied sea snake, naming it "Anguis platura" ("Anguis" meaning snake). In 1803, Daudin created the new genus "Pelamis" and assigned this species to it, referring to it as "Pelamis platuros". In 1842, Gray described what he thought was a new species and called it "Pelamis ornata" (subsequently "P. ornata" became a synonym of "P. platura"). The commonly used genus name "Pelamis" is derived from the Ancient Greek

neg: Rhinophis erangaviraji Rhinophis erangaviraji Rhinophis erangaviraji, or Eranga Viraj's shieldtail, is a species of snake in the Uropeltidae family. The species is endemic to Sri Lanka and discovered from Rakwana area of Matara District. The species is easily identified by other shieldtails in Sri Lanka through color variations. Head is black with yellow irregular spots. Eyes are black. Body is black dorsally with some yellow irregular patches. Ventral surface is creamy colored with a stripe running along the vent region. Shield is black with small spines in it, which helps to gather sand particles. Mating may occur during July or more August,

neg: Middle American indigo snake Middle American indigo snake The Middle American indigo snake ("Drymarchon melanurus"), also known as the blacktail cribo, is a large, nonvenomous, colubrid snake species found in the southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. In addition to the nominotypical subspecies, it has one recognized subspecies, "D. m. erebennus" commonly known as the Texas indigo snake. This is a large species that can grow to lengths from to over . This species has predominantly olive-brown glossy scales evolving to black at the tail. The underside is a lighter olive-yellow, olive-tan color. "D. melanurus" has distinctive dark markings round

neg: Common garter snake Common garter snake The common garter snake ("Thamnophis sirtalis") is a species of natricine snake, which is indigenous to North America and found widely across the continent. Most common garter snakes have a pattern of yellow stripes on a black, brown or green background, and their average total length (including tail) is about , with a maximum total length of about . The average body mass is . Current scientific classification recognizes thirteen subspecies (ordered by date): "Nota bene": A trinomial authority in parentheses indicates that the subspecies was originally described in a genus other than "Thamnophis". The subspecific name,

neg: Blackbelly garter snake Blackbelly garter snake Blackbelly garter snake ("Thamnophis melanogaster") is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. It is found in Mexico. First described as "Tropidonotus melanogaster" by Peters in 1864, this species is now recognized as "Thamnophis melanogaster". It is found on the Central Mexican Plateau at elevations between 1,158 and 2,545 m above sea level . The dorsal color of these snakes may be brown, olive green, gray, red, orange, or pink. Ventral colors include the same as the dorsal, with the addition of yellow. Dorsal patterns may include stripes and there is typically a black stripe running

neg: Honduran milk snake Honduran milk snake Lampropeltis triangulum hondurensis, commonly known as the Honduran milk snake, is an egg laying species of nonvenomous colubrid snake. It is one of the more commonly bred milk snakes in captivity and is one of the larger milk snakes, reaching a length of 5 feet. The generic name ("Lampropeltis") is derived from the Ancient Greek "lamprós" (λαμπρος) meaning "bright" and "peltas" (πελτας) meaning "shield", after the sheen of their scales. Its specific name ("triangulum") is Latin for "triangle" and refers to the three colors found on the scales of the species (red, black, and yellow). Its subspecific

neg: Chinese cobra oblique. This is a heavy bodied snake, the body is slightly flattened, and may be significantly flattened when threatened, and it has a short tail. The nostrils of this species are large and prominent. The eyes are medium-sized and the iris is a dark dirty yellow dappled with gray-black or blue-black and the pupil is round and jet black. Like other elapids, this is a proteroglyphous snake with fangs that are permanently erect and are located at the anterior of the upper jaw. There are 23–29 scale rows around hood (usually 25–27); 19–21 just ahead mid-body (usually 21); ventral scales

neg: Spotted slug snake yellow or orange with a grey or brown body. It also has black scales with a pale underside with dark spots. The Spotted slug snake is a nocturnal species that is active on the forest floor or on shallow vegetation that are usually found in lowland or lower mountain forests that are at the elevation of 1500 meters. Spotted slug snakes feed on the following invertebrates: It found in India (Darjeeling), Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Northwest Malaysia and South China (Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong). Spotted slug snake The spotted slug snake (also known as the white-spotted slug snake or mountain

neg: Phumdi ("Cervus unicolor"). Reptile species found in the park are the keel back tortoise, viper, krait, cobra, water cobra, banded krait ("Bungarus fasciatus"), Asian rat snake (beauty rat snake), Russels’ viper ("Daboia"), checkered garter snake, python and common lizard (viviparous lizard). "Python molurus" is an endangered species found in the park. Prominent bird species seen in the park are both migratory and resident avifauna species. Some of the avifauna are the East Himalayan pied kingfisher, black kite, lesser sky-lark, northern hill myna, Burmese pied myna, North Indian black drongos, lesser eastern jungle crow, yellow headed wagtail, spotbill duck, blue-winged teal, ruddy

neg: Hydrophis lapemoides Hydrophis lapemoides Hydrophis lapemoides is a species of snake in the family Elapidae known commonly as the Arabian Gulf sea snake and Persian Gulf sea snake. This sea snake is native to the Indian Ocean from the Persian Gulf to the coasts of Thailand. This species occurs along the coasts of Bahrain, Bangladesh, India, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Malaysia, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. The adult can reach 110 centimeters in length. The body is yellow, olive, or gray in color, paler on the sides and belly, with olive to black

neg: Scarlet kingsnake included the eastern coral snake "(Micrurus fulvius)", a venomous species which the scarlet kingsnake resembles and with which the scarlet kingsnake is partly sympatric. The range of scarlet kingsnakes extends considerably further north and northeast than the eastern coral snake. It was once believed that the scarlet kingsnake intergraded with the Eastern milk snake, which produced a variation once named the Coastal Plains milk snake "(Lampropeltis triangulum temporalis)", but this is no longer recognized as a legitimate taxon. Scarlet kingsnakes have a tricolored pattern of black, red, white, and various shades of yellow bands that appear to mimic the venomous