Curl snake
A species of Suta Scientific name : Suta suta Genus : Suta
Curl snake, A species of Suta
Scientific name: Suta suta
Genus: Suta
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Description
Suta suta (pronounced Sue-tah sue-tah) is a species of venomous heavily built snake in the family Elapidae. The species, which is native to Australia, is commonly referred to as the curl snake, and also known more commonly in Western Australia as the myall snake. The curl snake is often confused with a similar species named the Ord curl snake (Suta ordensis).
General Info
Lifespan
7-12 years
Diet
Curl snake primarily feed on small vertebrates, particularly favoring lizards in their diet. They are opportunistic predators, often consuming a variety of invertebrates like spiders and scorpions as well.
Appearance
Curl snake is a small, slender snake with smooth and glossy skin. Its most distinctive feature is its striking red color, often marked with thin, irregular black bands. It possesses a sharp, tapered tail and a triangular head. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Curl snake is primarily nocturnal and terrestrial, exhibiting ambush predation techniques to secure prey. This solitary reptile communicates via chemical signals, marking territory through scent markers. It demonstrates exceptional burrowing abilities for adaptation and survival against predators in its arid and semi-arid environments.
Population
Stable
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Elapids Genus
Suta Species
Curl snake 
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