Tiger snake is a large venomous species found in southern parts of Australia. Individuals vary widely in color and are known to be timid in nature as they generally retreat in case of a human encounter.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Elapidae |
| Genus |
Notechis |
| Scientific Name |
Notechis scutatus |
| Length |
Up to 2.9 m (10 ft) long |
| Color |
Olive, yellow, orange-brown, or jet-black; the underside is light yellow or orange |
| Distribution |
Southeastern Australia and southwestern Australia |
| Habitat |
Creeks, dams, lagoons, wetlands, drains, swamps, grazing lands where there is water, under fallen timber, in deep matted vegetation, in empty animal burrows |
| Diet |
Fish, frogs, tadpoles, birds, mammals, lizards, carrion |
| Hibernation Period |
Hibernates during winter months about 1-2 feet underground |
| Predators |
Other snakes, birds of prey includes butcherbirds, goshawks, ibises, kites, harriers, kookaburras |
| Venom Fact |
Highly toxic (neurotoxin, that affects neural tissues) |
| Breeding Season |
Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous (giving birth to live young) |
| Litter Size |
20 to 30 |
| Gestation Period |
Around 112 days |
| Average Lifespan |
10-15 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
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Australian Tiger Snake
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Western Tiger Snake
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