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| ELAPID SNAKE | |||||||
| Family ELAPIDAE | |||||||
| VENOMOUS AND DANGEROUS. CAPABLE OF INFLICTING A POTENTIALLY FATAL BITE. | |||||||
| Description: | |||||||
| The Eastern Tiger Snake has a flat head which is slightly distinct from a robust body. This species is highly variable in colour: from brown to olive to green to black. It usually has numerous yellowish coloured crossbands which give it the 'tiger' appearance. | |||||||
| Size: | |||||||
| Adults 120 - 200 cm | |||||||
| Behaviour: | |||||||
| This snake will hiss loudly and flatten it's neck and forebody if threatened. Responsible for many human fatalities. | |||||||
| Prey: | |||||||
| Frogs, mammals, lizards and birds | |||||||
| Reproduction: | |||||||
| Females give birth to up to 80 young. | |||||||
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