In December of 1978, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed hazardous waste management standards that included reduced requirements for several types of large volume wastes.
Sometimes they have a black or olive-brown base color. Some have a lighter tan base color. As with most snakes, the belly is a lighter color, usually a yellowish cream color. Some specimens have lighter-colored bands running the length of their bodies. Refer to the king cobra pictures above.
The tiger snake can grow as long as seven feet long and are recognized by their orange, orange-brown, black and yellow coloration with darker bands of color along the body. The underside of the tiger snake, like that of many snakes is much lighter in color and appears to be yellow to orange in color.