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Short-nosed snake

short-nosed snake (Elapognathus minor)
Rocky Gully, Western Australia
Photo © Rob Valentic
Elapognathus minor - (Günther, 1863)
Pronunciation  el-AH-poh-GNAH-thus   MY-nor
Etymology  Elapognathus: 'Elaps jaw', after another genus of snakes.
minor: 'small'.
Other names  Sedge snake
Little brown snake
 
 
Total length
Species avg: 40 cm
Reproduction
Live-bearing
Litter size
Average: 10
Length and clutch size information comes from a variety of sources, but primarily from Shine (1991) and Cogger (2000).
Description Distribution Natural history Conservation Further information More photos

Description

Dark grey above; body patternless; face light in colour, and a pale orange to yellowish bar is present on each side of the neck. Eyes large.

Similar species

Western crowned snake (Elapognathus coronatus) - has a dark bar across the nape and lacks the pale bars on sides neck.

Scale count information


Dorsal scales at midbody   15
Ventrals   120 to 130 with a single anal scale
Subcaudals   50 to 70 and are single
Other scale information   Scales are smooth.
Danger rating   Venomous, but not regarded as dangerous.
Note: even a bite from a 'virtually harmless' or non-venomous reptile can result in serious complications. Play it safe and don't get bitten by anything.
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