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Coral snakes are a large group of elapid snakes that can be divided into two distinct groups, the Old World coral snakes and New World coral snakes. There are 27 species of Old World coral snakes, in three genera (Calliophis, Hemibungarus, and Sinomicrurus), and 83 recognized species of New World coral snakes, in two genera (Micruroides and Micrurus).
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The Texas coral snake can deliver 10-12 mg of venom in a single bite. [ 8 ] North American Coral Snake Antivenin (NACSA), formerly produced by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals , a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer , is the only antivenom approved by the FDA for use in the United States. [ 9 ]
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Micrurus fulvius, commonly known as the eastern coral snake, [3] common coral snake, American cobra, [4] and more, is a species of highly venomous coral snake in the family Elapidae. The family also contains the cobras and sea snakes . [ 5 ]
Micrurus distans, the clear-banded coral snake or West Mexican coral snake, is a species of snake of the family Elapidae. [2] The snake is found in Panama, ...
Micrurus filiformis, the thread coral snake or slender coral snake, is a species of snake of the family Elapidae. [2] The snake is found in Colombia, Brazil, and Peru ...
Micrurus multifasciatus, the many-banded coral snake, is a species of snake of the family Elapidae. [2] The snake is found in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Colombia, and ...