Eastern brown snake
A species of Brown snakes, Also known as Brown snake Scientific name : Pseudonaja textilis Genus : Brown snakes
Eastern brown snake, A species of Brown snakes
Also known as:
Brown snake
Scientific name: Pseudonaja textilis
Genus: Brown snakes
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Description
The eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis), often referred to as the common brown snake, is a species of venomous elapid snake of the genus Pseudonaja native to eastern and central Australia and southern New Guinea. Considered the world's second-most venomous land snake based on its LD50 value (subcutaneous) in mice, it is responsible for about 60% of snake-bite deaths in Australia. First described by André Marie Constant Duméril in 1854, the adult eastern brown sna
General Info
Lifespan
20-25 years
Diet
Eastern brown snake primarily subsists on a diet of small mammals and birds. However, it demonstrates a distinct preference for rodents, sometimes augmented by amphibians and reptiles when available.
Appearance
Eastern brown snake is a slender, medium-sized snake with smooth, polished skin. Its coloration varies broadly, ranging from brown, olive to black, often displaying a series of lighter cross-bands. Younger snakes tend to have more vibrant patterns. Notably, it has a long, tapered tail and fangs. Males and females appear similar, with no distinguished markings between them.
Behavior
Eastern brown snake exhibits solitary, terrestrial habits with a crepuscular activity pattern, becoming active during dawn and dusk. Notable for aggressive defense when threatened, it arches its body before delivering fast, accurate strikes. Adapted to diverse environments, its foraging behavior is mainly rodent-focused. Survival is further assured through venomous defense, a key aspect within its behavioral repertoire.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Elapids Genus
Brown snakes Species
Eastern brown snake 
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