Reptile known for its distinct color bands

CORALSNAKE

This venomous serpent shares its name with a marine structure and often sports bold red, yellow, and black markings to warn predators. Look to North America for its primary habitat.

This clue points to a venomous snake easily recognized by its bright red, yellow, and black banding. The name "coral snake" comes from its vivid colors resembling coral, and it’s often confused with non-venomous mimics like the milk snake. The answer is written as one word, "CORALSNAKE," to fit crossword conventions. In North America, a common rhyme—"red touch yellow, kills a fellow"—helps distinguish it from lookalikes.