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The Golden-crowned Snake is a nocturnal species. It is a secretive snake and rarely attempts to bite.
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| ELAPID SNAKE | |||||||
| Family ELAPIDAE | |||||||
| VENOMOUS BUT NOT REGARDED AS DANGEROUS | |||||||
| Description: | |||||||
| This snake has an angular head distint from it's slender body. It's body is dark brown to grey. It has a pink to orange underbelly with black spots and blotches. The Golden-crowned Snake has a yellowish stripe (the "golden crown") that extends from the snout to the nape on either side of the head but does not meet in the mid-line. | |||||||
| Size: | |||||||
| Adults 40 - 70 cm | |||||||
| Behaviour: | |||||||
The Golden-crowned Snake is a nocturnal species. It is a secretive snake and rarely attempts to bite. |
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| Prey: | |||||||
| Mainly lizards and reptile eggs. | |||||||
| Reproduction: | |||||||
| Females lay up to 15 eggs in a clutch. | |||||||
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