Western brown snake
A species of Brown snakes Scientific name : Pseudonaja mengdeni Genus : Brown snakes
Western brown snake, A species of Brown snakes
Scientific name: Pseudonaja mengdeni
Genus: Brown snakes
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Description General Info
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Description
Pseudonaja mengdeni is commonly known as Mengden's brown snake, western brown snake and alternatively, gwardar
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Western brown snake subsists primarily on small mammals and reptiles. This species uses its highly potent venom to immobilize prey, displaying an appetite especially for rodents and lizards. Its feeding habits are mainly nocturnal.
Appearance
Western brown snake is a slim, medium-sized snake with smooth scales. Adults typically display a coloration ranging from gold to dark brown, often with lighter cross-bands. Juveniles may appear redder. Notably, western brown snake lacks any prominent features like wings or horns but has a forked tongue and sharp fangs. Its size, coloration and pattern remain fairly constant between sexes and through ages.
Behavior
Western brown snake follows solitary tendencies, displaying noteworthy aggression during the breeding period. Defending its territory, it responds to threats with a series of bluff strikes or venomous bites. Within arid environments, western brown snake employs camouflage and burrowing as survival strategies, further showcasing its adaptation to harsh habitats.
Population
Stable
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Elapids Genus
Brown snakes Species
Western brown snake 
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