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| Reptiles and Amphibians Database .. detailed information | |
| (Eastern) Small-eyed Snake Cryptophis nigrescens | |
| Family : | "Front-fanged Snakes" Elapidae |
| Description : | Length 1m. Black or grey black, Belly cream to pink or red. Dangerous, ready biter, venom myotoxic. Nocturnal. Eats skinks and geckos. Live bearer up to 8 young. |
| Typical Habitat : | Coastal heath, rainforest, open forest and pasture. Found under rocks, logs, rocky crevices or ground litter. |
| Distribution : | Coast and ranges of eastern Australia. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | |
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