harlequin-snake

• Nom désignant l'un des serpents venimeux du Nouveau Monde à bandes vives rouges, noires et jaunes ou blanches, largement répandus en Amérique du Sud et centrale.

A noun referring to any of several venomous New World snakes with brilliant bands of red, black, and either yellow or white, widely distributed in South America and Central America.

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   Any of several venomous New World snakes with brilliant bands of red, black, and either yellow or white; widely distributed in South America and Central America.

   Serpent-coral

   • The harlequin-snake is known for its striking red, black, and yellow bands.
   • Biologists warn that the harlequin-snake's venom can be dangerous to humans.
   • In Central America, the harlequin-snake is often found in tropical forests.

   Synonymescoral snake