Drysdalia
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| crowned snakes | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Elapidae |
| Genus: | Drysdalia Worrell, 1961 |
| Species | |
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crowned snake, (Drysdalia coronata) |
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The crowned snakes are a group of snakes belonging to the genus Drysdalia of the family Elapidae. The four species in this genus are venomous, but not considered deadly.
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[edit] Geographic range
They are endemic to parts of southern and eastern Australia.
[edit] Description
Crowned snakes are relatively small-sized snakes, averaging about 50 cm (20 inches) in length but can be as small as 18 cm (7 inches). They are normally brown in colour.
[edit] Habitat
They inhabit woodlands, swamps and heathland.
[edit] Diet
Drysdalia feed on frogs and lizards.
[edit] References
- Australian Fauna Directory
- Swan, G.1995. A Photographic Guide to Snakes & other Reptiles of Australia. New Holland: Sydney. ISBN 1-85368-585-2
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