Death Adder
Death adder or common death adder is a species of highly venomous snake indigenous to Australia. Despite being considered least concern, its populations are currently threatened by the cane toad invasion in the country.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Elapidae |
| Genus | Acanthophis |
| Scientific Name | Acanthophis antarcticus |
| Length | 70-100 cm (30-40 in) |
| Color | Red, brown or black with gray bands; the belly is cream or pink |
| Distribution | Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales and southern Australia; Papua New Guinea |
| Habitat | Forests, grasslands, woodlands and evergreen shrub areas |
| Diet | Small mammals and birds |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernates through the cold winter |
| Venom Fact | One of the most venomous snakes in the world, with a potentially fatal bite |
| Breeding Season | Can occur any time of the year but, mainly in Spring, late autumn or early summer |
| Mode of Reproduction | Viviparous (gives birth to live young ones) |
| Litter Size | 3 – 20 |
| Reproductive Age | Males: 24 months Females: 42 months |
| Average Lifespan | Maximum 9.3 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Death Adder Pictures Gallery
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- Australian Death Adder
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- Baby Death Adder
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- Common Death Adder
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- Death Adder Australia
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- Death Adder Head
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- Death Adder Pictures
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- Death Adder Snake Australia
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- Death Adder Snake
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- Death Adder Snakes
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- Death Adder Tail
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- Death Adder
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- Death Adders
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- Snake Death Adder
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- The Death Adder
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- Death Adder Fangs
