coral snake
Refers to venomous snakes of the family Elapidae, known for their bright red, yellow, and black banding. In Japanese, the katakana form サンゴヘビ is the most common written form.
Coral snakes are venomous, so please don't get close to them.
You might see coral snakes around here.
Katakana spelling is standard for this animal name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is uncommon; usually written in kana.
Compound of 珊瑚 (sango, 'coral') and 蛇 (hebi, 'snake'), referring to the snake's coral-like banded pattern. The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it is a straightforward descriptive compound.