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Australian Snakes

Eastern Brown Snake

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The Eastern Brown Snake is one of Australia's most dangerous reptiles. It is fast-moving and can act very aggressively. They grow up to 2 metres long and are the second most venomous snake in the world, second only to the Australian Inland Taipan known as the Fierce Snake

Eastern Brown Snakes can be found all over the eastern part of Australia.

The name 'Brown Snake' is a bit misleading. Colours are variable and range from tan through dark brown, russet-orange to almost black, with a cream or white belly. Juveniles have black bands. In some individuals, the bands cover the entire body while others have bands only to the head. Both variations may be born in the same clutch. The black bands fade with age but may still be evident in some adults.

The Eastern Brown Snake lays eggs and feeds on lizards, frogs, small mammals and birds.

These snakes are deadly. Do not go near them.

Related weblinks -
• FInd out more about the Eastern Brown -
http://www.qmuseum.qld.gov.au/features/snakes/snakedetail.asp?TaxName=Pseudonaja+textilis  
• And more here, including a really cool photo of one -
http://rainforest-australia.com/Eastern_Brown_Snake.htm