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Orange-naped Snake , Moon Snake
Furina ornata
Family :"Front-fanged Snakes"
 Elapidae
Description :Length 40cm. Pale to dark orange or red brown. Black head and neck with orange or red band, cream lips and white belly. Harmless has weak venom. Eats lizards. Lays 6 eggs.
Typical Habitat :Open forest, savannah and arid areas.
Distribution :Northern and western Australia.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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