Mud Adder
Mud adder is a venomous snake, belonging to the elapid family, native to eastern Australia. The species is short, thick, and a bit flat.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Elapidae |
| Genus | Denisonia |
| Scientific Name | Denisonia devisi |
| Other Names | De Vis’s banded snake |
| Length | 50 cm (average) Maximum: 60 cm |
| Color | Yellowish-brown to olive-green with uneven, narrow dark bands running from one side of the body to the other |
| Distribution | South west Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria |
| Habitat | Low-lying areas especially sites with seasonal flooding, also found in soil cracks or deep cavities |
| Diet | Frogs |
| Venom Fact | Venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction | Viviparous (giving birth to live young) |
| Litter Size | 3 to 11 |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
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