Reptile, Southeast Asia, Test Alexander Julius Jensen Reptile, Southeast Asia, Test Alexander Julius Jensen

Blue Coral Snake

The venom glands of the blue coral snake are exceptionally long — extending to 25% of the length of its 1.8-metre (5 ft 11 in) long body. In these glands is a unique cytotoxin, that acts by blocking the victims' sodium channels, almost instantly paralyzing them. It hunts other venomous snakes.

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