Reptiles and Amphibians Database .. detailed information | |
Red-naped Snake Furina diadema | |
Family : | "Front-fanged Snakes" Elapidae |
Description : | Length 40cm. Brown, white belly, head and neck black with a red to orange band. Weak venom, reluctant biter. Eats lizards. Lays 5 eggs. |
Typical Habitat : | Common around termite or ant colonies. Nocturnal, rest under logs or rocks. Open forest. |
Distribution : | North Queensland |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
Additional info .. | locations seen (1) .. |
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