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Orange-naped Snake

Furina ornata


Total Length – 650mm

Found throughout northern and central Australia.  In this region appears to favour drier woodland areas.

One of several small, secretive, nocturnal, front fanged venomous snakes found in this region.  Considered to be harmless.

For a detailed description of this species please refer to A Field Guide to Reptiles of Queensland by Steve K. Wilson

Classifications: Reptiles
Family: Elapidae
Information sources: Photo from Andromache River by Paul Horner

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