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| ELAPID SNAKE | |||||||
| Family ELAPIDAE | |||||||
| VENOMOUS AND DANGEROUS. CAPABLE OF INFLICTING A POTENTIALLY FATAL BITE. | |||||||
| Description: | |||||||
| The Taipan ranges in colour from light to dark brown with a distinctly paler head which darkens with age . The underbelly is cream with orange blotches. This snake has a long head which is distinct from it's neck. The eyes are brownish-red. | |||||||
| Size: | |||||||
| Adults 180 - 300 cm | |||||||
| Behaviour: | |||||||
| This snake is extremely alert with keen vision. It is a nervous snake and is quick to flee if approached. If threatened, the Taipan will defend itself aggressively, biting with great speed and accuracy. | |||||||
| Prey: | |||||||
| Mainly mammals. | |||||||
| Reproduction: | |||||||
| Females lay up to 25 eggs in a clutch. | |||||||
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