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New Stunning Scarlet Snake Found In Cambodia
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PHNOM PENH, (AFP) -- A new species of snake which is scarlet with black and white rings has been discovered in Cambodia's rainforest, conservationists announced on Monday.
The reptile, which has been named the Cambodian Kukri, was found in the southwest Cardamom Mountains, an area under threat from habitat loss, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) said in a statement.
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Kukri snakes are so named because their curved rear fangs -- designed to puncture eggs -- are similar in shape to the Nepalese kukri knife, FFI said.
"Most kukri snakes are dull-coloured," said Neang Thy, one of the herpetologists who discovered the new species. "But this one is dark red with black and white rings, making it a beautiful snake."
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The reptile, which has been named the Cambodian Kukri, was found in the southwest Cardamom Mountains, an area under threat from habitat loss, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) said in a statement.
RELATED: The Animal Kingdom's Newest Species
Kukri snakes are so named because their curved rear fangs -- designed to puncture eggs -- are similar in shape to the Nepalese kukri knife, FFI said.
"Most kukri snakes are dull-coloured," said Neang Thy, one of the herpetologists who discovered the new species. "But this one is dark red with black and white rings, making it a beautiful snake."
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Looks like a copperhead, native to North America.
July 16 2012 at 7:37 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyDon't sell crap here fool
July 16 2012 at 6:27 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyOnce again, nature shows us that we have only scratched the surface. It's always amazing.
July 16 2012 at 6:00 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyCoral snakes are proteroglyphic (front fanged) elapids. Their fangs are short, like all elapids, but sufficient to penetrate bare human skin. A typical coral snake has 1-2mm fangs; the smaller specimens must be micropipetted to milk as they can not easily penetrate the standard 1mm cover for a venom vial.
July 16 2012 at 3:13 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThe Oligodon (kukri) are not medically significant snakes. Quite pretty, though!
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July 16 2012 at 2:49 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyRear fanged and venomous. I'm not sure about how potent of venom they have but the known kukri snakes supposedly are not dangerous to humans.
July 16 2012 at 2:01 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyCoral snakes are rear fanged and very dangerous if they bite you in an area of loose skin, ex: between the fingers, toes,etc...