Elapidae (/ ə ˈ l æ p ə d iː /, commonly known as elapids / ˈ ɛ l ə p ə d z /, from Ancient Greek: ἔλαψ élaps, variant of ἔλλοψ éllops "sea-fish") [6] is a family of snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of the mouth.

Dec 27, 2024 · elapid, any of about 300 venomous species of the snake family Elapidae, characterized by short fangs fixed in the front of the upper jaw. Terrestrial elapids generally resemble the more abundant colubrids, whereas aquatic elapids may possess paddle-shaped tails and other structures adapted to marine environments .

Elapidae, whose members are known as elapids, is a family of venomous snakes characterized by hollow, permanently erect, relatively short fangs in the front of the mouth that channel venom into the prey.

Elapidae are members of the squamata order of reptiles, which includes snakes and lizards. This diverse family of snakes includes many incredible (but dangerous) species of cobras, sea snakes, adders and more.

Most authorities recognize a single family, Elapidae, that has two subfamilies: the Elapinae, including coral snakes, cobras, mambas, and terrestrial kraits, and the Hydrophiinae, including all the Australo-Papuan elapids, sea kraits, and seasnakes.

Some scientists split this family into two: the Elapidae encompassing all of the land-living species and a second family, known as the Hydrophiidae, containing the snakes that live in water. DIET Elapids eat small mammals, birds, snakes, lizards, frogs, and fishes.

The Elapidae, or elapids, are a family of venomous snakes. These snakes can be found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. They can also be found in the Indian Ocean and the Pacific. They are characterized by a set of hollow, fixed fangs through which they inject venom.