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| Reptiles and Amphibians Database .. detailed information | |
| Carpentaria Whip Snake Cryptophis boschmai | |
| Family : | "Front-fanged Snakes" Elapidae |
| Description : | Length 45cm. Brown, sides sometimes lighter, belly creamish white. Nocturnal, ground dwelling snake, shelters under logs and ground litter. Reluctant biter, venom of low toxicity. Eats lizards. Live bearer, with up to 10 young. |
| Typical Habitat : | Open forest and woodland. |
| Distribution : | Eastern QLD. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | |
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