Australian Elapid Snakes
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FAMILY : Elapid Snakes
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Desert Death Adder
(Acanthophis pyrrhus) |
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Desert death adders are members of the genus Acanthophis, highly venomous elapids with short and thick bodies, triangular heads, mobile fangs, and a thin tapering tail. They grow to lengths up to 70 centimeters, with a snout to vent length of 62 cm,... Click to continue> |
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Northern Death Adder
(Acanthophis praelongus) |
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The northern death adder (Acanthophis praelongus) is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The venom of the northern death adder is highly potent against the human organism. It contains pre- and postsynaptic neurotoxins, possibly... Click to continue> |
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Southern Death Adder
(Acanthophis antarcticus) |
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The Death Adder is one of Australia's most venomous snakes. It has a short thick body and arrow shaped head. They burrow in leaf litter waiting for passing prey. It is aggressive if cornered or harassed. The main danger is treading on it or... Click to continue> |
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Lowland Copperhead
(Austrelaps superbus) |
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The Lowland Copperhead snake is very variable in colour ranging from light grey, brown to black. Often has darker colour on neck and dark stripe down back. Click to continue> |
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Pygmy Copperhead
(Austrelaps labialis) |
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The Pygmy Copperheads is glossy and dark coloured above with cream or grey belly. There are no obvious markings on the body. The head and snout sometimes has a copper-brown colour. Click to continue> |
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Golden-crowned snake
(Cacophis squamulosus) |
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The average total length (including tail) of C. squamulosus is 50 cm (20 in), but it may reach 98 cm (39 in), making it the largest of the crowned snakes. The golden-crowned snake has a dorsal surface grayish-brown to dark brown in colour, and a... Click to continue> |
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Yellow-Faced Whip Snake
(Demansia psammophis) |
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Demansia psammophis is a long thin snake with a narrow head. Dorsally, it is greyish green to grayish blue in colour. Below the eye is a black "comma"-like marking which extends to the edge of the lip; this black marking is edged with yellow in... Click to continue> |
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Ornamental Snake
(Denisonia maculata) |
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The Ornamental Snake is a brown or grey-brown snake patterned with lighter and darker spots or flecks. The top of the head is darker with flecked pattern. The lips are barred. The underside is white or cream. Click to continue> |
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Red-naped Snake
(Furina diadema) |
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The Red-naped Snake is a small reddish brown snake with darker netted pattern. The head and neck are black with red or orange patch on back of head. The belly is white or cream. Click to continue> |
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Broad-headed Snake
(Hoplocephalus bungaroides) |
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A small to medium-sized snake; black with numerous yellow markings arranged in irregular, narrow cross bands down its body. Its belly is a bluish grey and can be splotched with yellow. Its head is much wider than its neck. Females tend to be larger... Click to continue> |
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Black Tiger Snake
(Notechis ater) |
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The Black Tiger Snake has very dark brown head and body, sometimes with lighter cross bands. The belly is light to dark grey. Click to continue> |
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Chappell Island Tiger Snake
(Notechis ater serventyi) |
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The Chappell Island Tiger Snake is the largest tiger snake and has a blunt head and robust body. The body is olive-brown to almost black, sometimes with lighter cross bands. The underside is lighter in colour. Juveniles are banded. Some authors... Click to continue> |
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Eastern Tiger Snake
(Notechis scutatus) |
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The Eastern Tiger Snake is variable in colour in colour from brown, olive, grey to black. The most usual pattern is alternating light and dark bands, which gives rise to the common name. Belly cream, yellow, olive green or grey. Click to continue> |
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King Island Tiger Snake
(Notechis ater humphreysi) |
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The King Island Tiger Snake has black or very dark brown head and body, sometimes with lighter cross bands. Belly light to dark grey. Click to continue> |
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Coastal Taipan
(Oxyuranus scutellatus) |
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The Coastal Taipan is a dangerous venomous snake that can bite repeatedly when cornered. It is light to dark brown above with paler sides. The underside is cream to yellow often with orange spots or flecks. The head is large and distinct, paler than... Click to continue> |
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Fierce Snake
(Oxyuranus microlepidotus) |
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The Fierce Snake is our most venomous snake. The upper surface can vary from dark brown to a light brown. Seasonal colour changes take place, with a darker winter and lighter summer coloration. The darker markings absorb heat better in winter and... Click to continue> |
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Collett's Snake
(Pseudechis colletti) |
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Collett's Snake is a strikingly marked snake with patches of bright orange amongst darker bluish-black areas Click to continue> |
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Mulga Snake
(Pseudechis australis) |
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The Mulga Snake is a member of the black snake family. It is a sturdy snake with broad head. The colour is variable. Most specimens are mid-brown, some with a coppery tinge, others being quite dark. Scales can be shaded light and dark given snake a... Click to continue> |
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Red-bellied Black Snake
(Pseudechis porphyriacus) |
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The Red-bellied Black Snake is glossy black above with bright red underside. Click to continue> |
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Spotted Black Snake
(Pseudechis guttatus) |
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The Spotted Black Snake is grey or black with scattered paler scales. Click to continue> |
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Dugite
(Pseudonaja affinis) |
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The Dugite is a highly venomous snake. The adult usually olive green to brown, often with dark spots or flecks. The abdomen may also be dark, unlike that of other brown snakes. Click to continue> |
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Eastern Brown Snake
(Pseudonaja textilis) |
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The Eastern Brown Snake is a dangerous venomous snake. It has a slender body and is variable in colour ranging from tan to grey or dark brown. The belly is cream, yellow or pale orange with darker orange spots. Click to continue> |
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Western Brown snake
(Pseudonaja nuchalis) |
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A medium-sized slender snake. Usually brown with one to three black scales on the nape, behind a paler head. However, this species is highly variable with some individuals displaying extensive banding along the entire body, especially as juveniles.... Click to continue> |
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Eastern Small-eyed Snake
(Rhinoplocephalus nigrescens) |
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Rough-scaled Snake
(Tropidechis carinatus) |
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The Rough-scaled Snake comes in various shades of brown with irregular darker bands or blotches from back of neck fading towards the tail. Belly is cream, olive to grey, usually with darker blotches. The rough-scaled snake is both diurnal and... Click to continue> |
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