Incredible Red Snakes (7 Are Venomous!)

Red Spitting Cobra

The red spitting cobra is a dangerous snake found in desert regions and near watering holes in East Africa and Kenya. It is typically red or orange with a large black or dark blue band encircling its throat. This snake measures 28-50 inches long and is known for its ability to spit venom

Black-Headed Cat Snake

The black-headed cat snake, or red cat snake, inhabits the tropical rainforests of southeast Asia. It is brown, black, red, or orange, growing to a length of 36-54 inches. This arboreal snake has venom similar to that of a copperhead snake and preys on smaller snakes

Ring-Necked Snake

The ring-necked snake is a small, harmless snake found in the United States, southeast Canada, and central Mexico. It has a black or grey top half and vibrant shades of red, orange, and/or yellow on its bottom half with tiny black spots. When threatened, it coils its tail to expose its bright underbelly

Blue Malayan Coral Snake

The blue Malayan coral snake is mostly blue or blue-black with a bright red belly and tail. It is a highly venomous snake found in Southeast Asia, growing 55-70 inches long.

Red Coffee Snake

The red coffee snake, found in savanna and forest regions of Central America and Mexico, is nonvenomous. It has a deep red body with black and yellow patterned heads, resembling venomous coral snakes.

Sumatran Blood Python

The Sumatran blood python is found in rainforests and marshes in Southeast Asia, growing up to 8 feet in length. It has a thick, heavy body and is often bright red in color, though it can also be orange, brown, or yellow.

Red Coral Kukri Snake

The red coral kukri snake is extremely elusive, with limited information available. It is nonvenomous and has bright orange or coral red bodies. Protected in India under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, this snake is believed to live underground