What is the rarest snake color?

Answer: I'd say you were correct the first time in thinking blue is the least common color in the herp world.
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What is the rarest color snake in the world?

The rarest snake is the Antiguan racer (Alsophis antiguae) of which fewer than 150 are now believed to exist, including those in captivity.
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What is the most rare snake?

Saint Lucia racer
  • The Saint Lucia racer is a relatively small, harmless snake.
  • As few as 20 individuals may remain, making it the world's rarest snake.
  • These remaining snakes are confined to one tiny (nine-hectare) islet – Maria Major – situated 800 metres off the Saint Lucia mainland.
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What's the most colorful snake?

The sunbeam snake has iridescent scales that reflect practically every color in the rainbow.
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Are Rainbow snakes real?

Farancia erytrogramma erytrogramma. The rainbow snake is a beautifully colored, non-venomous snake that is endangered in Maryland. It lives in streams, swamps and marshes in southern Maryland and eastern Virginia.
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Rarest Snakes in the World



Are Blind snakes real?

There are 46 species of blind snakes belonging to the genus Anilios (previously Ramphotyphlops) in Australia. The most commonly encountered species in the eastern states is Anilios nigrescens. Blind snakes are often mistaken for earthworms.
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What kind of snake is purple?

Amblyodipsas is a genus of snakes found in Africa. Currently, 9 species are recognized. These snakes are often known as purple-glossed snakes or glossy snakes. Although rear-fanged, all species are considered harmless, but their venom has not been well studied.
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Are purple snakes rare?

Purple snakes are quite rare and desired among snake fans and owners for their unique colors. The demand for these unique-colored snakes has prompted breeders to create purple morphs of popular snake species such as the purple passion ball python.
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How rare is a rainbow snake?

The Southern Florida Rainbow Snake is one of the rarest snakes in the United States. Only three specimens have ever been found, all between 1949 and 1952.
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What is a rainbow snake?

Description: The rainbow snake is a large (up to 66 in – 168 cm), non-venomous, highly-aquatic snake that is seldom seen because of its secretive habits. Rainbow snakes are among the most beautiful snakes in the United States . Adults have three red stripes running down a glossy black back.
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What is the number 1 snake?

1. Saw-Scaled Viper (Echis Carinatus) – The Deadliest Snake In The World. Although its venom is not very potent, the Saw-Scaled Viper is considered as one of the world's deadliest snakes as it is believed to be responsible for more human fatalities than all other snakes put together.
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Is there a diamond snake?

Diamond Pythons (Morelia spilota spilota) are close relatives to the Carpet Python and are black with cream and yellow patterns. They can be mostly black with a few spots or bright yellow with a few black edges. They can grow up to three metres long but are generally around 2 metres in length. Where do they live?
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What snake is Gucci?

Why Does Gucci Have a Snake Symbol? The black, white and red stripes of the Kingsnake are one of Gucci's most striking animal symbols.
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Is there a purple snake in real life?

Amblyodipsas is a genus of snakes found in Africa. Currently, 9 species are recognized. These snakes are often known as purple-glossed snakes or glossy snakes. Although rear-fanged, all species are considered harmless, but their venom has not been well studied.
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What is the rarest color animal?

When was the last time you glimpsed a blue petal, insect or bird? They're out there, but not many. Blue is one of the rarest of colors in nature. Even the few animals and plants that appear blue don't actually contain the color.
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Is white Cobra rare?

Reports state that the species of albino cobra is on the verge of extinction. Flying Snake of Rare Species Found in Possession of Odisha Man, Rescued. Rare White Cobra!
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How rare is a milk snake?

Milk snakes are common throughout their range and are neither threatened nor endangered. They are sometimes killed by humans, because they are commonly mistaken for venomous snakes.
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Are Blind snakes rare?

Are blind snakes rare? Not exactly. There are hundreds of species found around the world in tropical climates, but they are primarily found underground unless there is heavy rain.
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Are ring snakes rare?

Ringneck snakes are secretive reptiles. Largely due to their small size and nocturnal nature, they are rarely seen and presumed to be uncommon.
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Are pink snakes real?

The rosy boa is a beautiful snake that is native to the American Southwest and Mexico. Rosy boas are famously cute snakes that stay relatively small. They come in shades of pink, orange, and tan, often with stripes down their backs.
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Is red king cobra rare?

The king cobra is threatened by habitat destruction and has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 2010.
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Do blue snakes exist?

Blue racer snakes are a stunning blue-grey snake found in parts of Northern America.
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What is the friendliest snake pet?

Corn Snake

One number one choice for the best snake pet is the corn snake. Of the bunch, corn snakes are considered the most docile and gentle. They are also known for being easy to handle and easy to feed. They are nocturnal and love to burrow.
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Is there a blue viper?

The white-lipped island pit viper, also known as a blue viper gets its nickname for their bright blue-green scales. The blue subspecies we have here at the zoo, are native to Komodo island in Indonesia. The 'blue viper' is venomous, and uses this venom to weaken its prey!
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Is there a snake that looks like a cobra?

Many people have heard of the "spreading adder." The name comes from the disturbed snake's tendency to spread its neck--reminiscent of a cobra--so people think it mimics the cobra (photo).
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