Oct 10, 2024, 09:22 PM IST

Most colourful snakes in the world

Varnika Srivastava

Sri Lankan Pit Viper: This viper displays a striking emerald green color adorned with vivid orange, yellow, and black markings.

Rainbow Boa: Found in South America, the rainbow boa lives up to its name, showcasing a mesmerizing mix of red, orange, yellow, green, and blue scales.

San Francisco Garter Snake: Despite its modest name, the San Francisco garter snake is a visually captivating species.

Eastern Coral Snake: Though visually stunning, the Eastern coral snake’s vibrant colors serve as a clear warning of its danger.

Blue Racer: True to its name, the blue racer features a bright blue body contrasted by a white or yellow underbelly.

Rough-Scaled Bush Viper: This viper excels at camouflage, its textured body blending seamlessly with the leaf litter of rainforests.

Ball Python: Known for their calm temperament, ball pythons are popular pets and come in a wide range of unique color patterns.

Red Milk Snake: A master of mimicry, the red milk snake’s coloration closely resembles that of the venomous coral snake.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports