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Tiger snake

A species of Tiger snakes, Also known as Black tiger snake, Mainland tiger snake
Scientific name : Notechis scutatus Genus : Tiger snakes

Tiger snake, A species of Tiger snakes
Also known as:
Black tiger snake, Mainland tiger snake
Scientific name: Notechis scutatus
Genus: Tiger snakes
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Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) Photo By escher , used under ALL RIGHTS RESERVED /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Tiger snakes are a type of venomous snake found in southern regions of Australia, including its coastal islands and Tasmania. These snakes are highly variable in their colour, often banded like those on a tiger, and forms in their regional occurrences. All populations are in the genus Notechis, and their diverse characters have been described in further subdivisions of this group; they are sometimes described as distinct species and/or subspecies.

General Info

Lifespan

10-15 years

Diet

Tiger snake is predominantly a carnivorous species, with a preference for small vertebrates, especially mammals and reptiles. It employs a strategy of active hunting as well as ambush predation to obtain prey, which also includes birds, frogs, and large arthropods.

Appearance

Tiger snake is a large, slender snake with smooth, glossy scales. Its primary color is a dark brown, often with reddish or olive undertones and is typically adorned with lighter cross-bands or flecks. The underside ranges from cream to light pink. It possesses a distinctive triangular head. No significant differences exist in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.

Behavior

Tiger snake are nocturnal, often seen foraging at night, while their day hours are spent hidden among foliage. This primarily solitary species interacts with others only during the mating period. Tiger snake displays a distinctive hood-flaring and posture-raising when aggressive or threatened, and can retain a strike posture for a significant period, demonstrating its patient hunting style.
Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) Photo By escher , used under ALL RIGHTS RESERVED /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Reptiles
Order
Lizards and snakes
Family
Elapids
Genus
Tiger snakes
Species
Tiger snake
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