Elapidae - Wikipedia
Elapidae (/ əˈlæpədiː /, commonly known as elapids / ˈɛləpədz /, from Ancient Greek: ἔλαψ élaps, variant of ἔλλοψ éllops "sea-fish") [6] is a family of snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of the mouth. Most elapids are venomous, with the exception of the genus Emydocephalus.
Elapid | Venomous, Poisonous, Dangerous | Britannica
2024年8月31日 · Elapid, any of about 300 venomous species of the snake family Elapidae, characterized by short fangs fixed in the front of the upper jaw. Terrestrial elapids generally resemble the more abundant colubrids, whereas aquatic elapids may possess paddle-shaped tails and other structures adapted to.
Elapid Snakes - Encyclopedia.com
Elapid snakes are extremely venomous snakes such as cobras, mambas, kraits, tiger snakes, and coral snakes in the family Elapidae. This family, which includes about 300 species, is usually divided into two subfamilies — the Elapinae and the Hydrophiinae.
The Elapidae Family of Snakes - Reptile Knowledge
The Elapidae are a family of venomous snakes commonly referred to as elapids. This family includes cobras, adders, mambas and more. Elapidae are members of the squamata order of reptiles, which includes snakes and lizards.
Elapid Snakes (Family Elapidae) - iNaturalist
The Elapidae (Ancient Greek: ἔλλοψ éllops, 'sea-fish') are a family of venomous snakes found in the tropics and subtropics around the world, with terrestrial forms in Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, and South America as well as marine forms in the Pacific and Indian oceans.
Elapidae - New World Encyclopedia
Elapidae, whose members are known as elapids, is a family of venomous snakes characterized by hollow, permanently erect, relatively short fangs in the front of the mouth that channel venom into the prey.
Elapid Snakes - Natural Atlas
Elapidae (, commonly known as elapids ; Ancient Greek: ἔλλοψ éllops "sea-fish") is a family of venomous snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of the mouth. Many members of this family are also recognized by their threat display of rearing upwards while spreading the neck-flap.
elapid - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
Elapids are venomous snakes that have short, fixed fangs in the front of the mouth. The name elapid comes from the family to which they belong—Elapidae. There are about 300 species of elapids, including some of the world’s deadliest snakes.
elapid snakes articles - Encyclopedia of Life
Elapidae (/ ɪ ˈ l æ p ɪ d iː /, commonly known as elapids / ˈ ɛ l ə p ɪ d z /; Ancient Greek: ἔλλοψ éllops "sea-fish") is a family of snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of the mouth. Most elapids are venomous, with the exception of the genus Emydocephalus.
Coral snake | Diet, Size, Rhyme, & Facts | Britannica
2024年9月6日 · Coral snake, any of more than 100 species of small, secretive, and brightly patterned venomous snakes of the cobra family (Elapidae). Most species are tricolored (rarely bicolored), with various combinations of red, black, and yellow or white rings. All have thin smooth scales and a short tail.