Beddome's Coralsnake
Calliophis beddomei
About the Beddome's Coralsnake
Beddome's coral snake (Calliophis beddomei ) is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to hills of peninsular India.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Beddome's Coralsnake?
The scientific name of the Beddome's Coralsnake is Calliophis beddomei.
How many Beddome's Coralsnake sightings have been recorded?
3 observations of the Beddome's Coralsnake have been recorded on iNaturalist.
3
observations on iNaturalist
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