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| Reptiles and Amphibians Database .. detailed information | |
| Black-striped Snake Cryptophis nigrostriatus | |
| Family : | "Front-fanged Snakes" Elapidae |
| Description : | Length 60cm. Reddish pink to dark brown with a narrow dark brown to black stripe along the back, from head to tail. Reluctant biter, venom of low toxicity. Nocturnal. Eats skinks. Live bearer up to 9 young. |
| Typical Habitat : | Open forest and woodlands. |
| Distribution : | Coastal areas from Cape York to Gladstone. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | |
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