coloradillo
/ˌkɑlərəˈdiːjoʊ/
noun
- A small, brightly colored snake found in Central and South America, also known as the coral snake mimic.
- The coloradillo is often mistaken for the venomous coral snake because of its similar bands.
- Hikers in the rainforest sometimes spot a coloradillo slithering across the trail.
- Unlike true coral snakes, the coloradillo is harmless to humans.