Costa Rica Wildlife Guide
72 species across birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and insects. Filter by category, region, or elevation.
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Central American Coral Snake in Costa Rica
Micrurus nigrocinctus
Coral Snakes · ~80 cm · all
CaribbeanPacificCentral ValleyOsa
Highly venomous snake with bold red, black, and yellow rings. The classic warning: 'red touch yellow, kill a fellow' — though this rhyme only works in the U.S., not Costa Rica.
Fun Facts
- ▸Neurotoxic venom — completely different mechanism from the locally common pit vipers.
- ▸Rarely bites humans — small mouth and shy disposition.
- ▸Many harmless snakes mimic its coloration (Müllerian and Batesian mimicry).
Best Months
Year-round (rare sightings)
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