Bandy bandy
A species of Bandy-bandys Scientific name : Vermicella annulata Genus : Bandy-bandys
Bandy bandy, A species of Bandy-bandys
Scientific name: Vermicella annulata
Genus: Bandy-bandys
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Description
The bandy-bandy (Vermicella annulata), also commonly known as the hoop snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Australia. It is believed to be one of the most venomous land snakes, however it's fangs are unable to penetrate human flesh.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Bandy bandy's dietary habits primarily revolve around feeding on serpents. Indeed, its appetite for highly venomous elapids is particularly noteworthy, making it an effective control mechanism for venomous snake populations.
Appearance
Bandy bandy is a slender, worm-like snake with smooth and glossy skin. It displays a vibrant, banded pattern of bright red and black, commonly arranged in wide rings around its body. This species lacks unique physical appendages like horns or wings. There are no significant differences in appearance between different ages, genders, or subspecies, and individuals consistently present the same eye-catching coloration.
Behavior
Bandy bandy, commonly recognized as a bandy-bandy snake, displays nocturnal activity, hunting for prey primarily at night. As an elusive species, it engages in burrowing and replicates the movement pattern of poisonous species for survival. Showing a solitary nature, it only interacts for mating, otherwise steering clear from any group dynamics. Not known for territoriality, bandy bandy mostly avoids conflicts.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Elapids Genus
Bandy-bandys Species
Bandy bandy 
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