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.
No matter what shade or  color combination a snake has, each snake's color is key to its  survival as both hunter and prey. The most common snake colors are  black, green, brown and yellow.1 person found this useful.o matter what shade or  color combination a snake has, each snake's color is key to its  survival as both hunter and prey. The most common snake colors are  black, green, brown and yellow. 1 person found this useful.