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| Reptiles and Amphibians Database .. detailed information | |
| Eastern Brown Snake Pseudonaja textilis | |
| Family : | "Front-fanged Snakes" Elapidae |
| Description : | Length 2m. Colour variable, tan, dark brown to black, usually light brown with a dark wash in between scales. Belly cream with rows of pink spots. Ready biter, venom neurotoxic. Townsville's most common dangerous snake. Swift moving, diurnal. |
| Typical Habitat : | Wet and dry forest, savannah, farmlands, grasslands and scrubs. Eats small mammals and reptiles, birds and frogs. Lays up to 30 eggs. |
| Distribution : | East coast of the mainlaind. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (7) .. habitats seen (2) .. |
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