Reptiles and Amphibians Database .. detailed information | |
Churchill's Crowned Snake , Northern Crowned Snake Cacophis churchilli | |
Family : | "Front-fanged Snakes" Elapidae |
Description : | Length to 30cm. Metallic brown, crown of head and neck darker with a narrow yellow band on neck. Secretive, nocturnal. Reluctant biter. Venom of low toxicity. Lays 5 eggs. Eats skinks. |
Typical Habitat : | Rainforest and moist open forest. Spends the day sheltering under leaf litter and fallen timber. |
Distribution : | Coast and ranges of north-east QLD., from Mossman to Townsville. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
Additional info .. | locations seen (2) .. habitats seen (1) .. |
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