Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:island
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:island
|
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
Warm climates
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| gptkbp:behavior |
gptkb:Nocturnal
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| gptkbp:breeding_season |
Spring to early summer
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| gptkbp:climate |
Adapted to arid environments
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| gptkbp:clutch_size |
2 to 12 eggs
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| gptkbp:color |
Brightly colored
Warning coloration Red, yellow, and black bands No seasonal change No significant change with age Red touches yellow, venom will kill a fellow Some individuals may have different shades |
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
Monitored by wildlife agencies
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| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Featured in folklore and myths
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| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
Biting and hiding
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| gptkbp:diet |
Small reptiles and amphibians
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| gptkbp:distribution |
Common in Texas
|
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
Predator of small animals
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| gptkbp:educational_programs |
Used in wildlife education.
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| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Elapidae
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| gptkbp:first_described_by |
In 1858
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| gptkbp:fossil_record |
Limited fossil evidence
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| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
Ongoing research on genetic diversity
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| gptkbp:habitat |
Dry and sandy areas
Coastal plains and deserts Grasslands, forests, and scrublands |
| gptkbp:has_skin |
gptkb:Smooth
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Texas Coral Snake
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| gptkbp:hunting_technique |
Ambush predator
Dusk and dawn |
| gptkbp:incubation_period |
Requires warm conditions
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| gptkbp:interacts_with |
Rarely encountered by humans
|
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
Primarily at night
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| gptkbp:issues |
Not all coral snakes are dangerous
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| gptkbp:launch_date |
After 60 to 70 days
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| gptkbp:length |
18 to 30 inches
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| gptkbp:lifespan |
10 to 20 years in captivity
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| gptkbp:local_names |
Texas Coral Snake, Western Coral Snake
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| gptkbp:mating_system |
Courtship rituals observed
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| gptkbp:mimicry |
Non-venomous species like the Milk Snake
|
| gptkbp:parks |
Under rocks and logs
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| gptkbp:predators |
Birds and larger snakes
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
Often feared due to venomous reputation
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| gptkbp:range |
Southern United States and Mexico
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| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Eastern_Coral_Snake
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
Oviparous
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| gptkbp:research |
Studied for ecological impact
|
| gptkbp:research_focus |
Studied for venom properties
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| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Micrurus_tener
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| gptkbp:social_structure |
Solitary
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| gptkbp:subspecies |
None recognized
|
| gptkbp:symptoms |
Pain, swelling, and potential respiratory failure
Antivenom and supportive care Low if not provoked |
| gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
Non-territorial
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| gptkbp:venomous |
gptkb:theorem
Neurotoxic |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
Not endangered
Habitat loss and road mortality Commonly displayed in reptile houses |