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Pseudechis
''Pseudechis'' is a genus of venomous snakes in the family Elapidae. It contains the group of elapid species commonly referred to as the black snakes. Species of ''Pseudechis'' are found in every Australian state with the exception of Tasmania, and some species are found in Papua New Guinea. They inhabit a variety of habitat types, from arid areas to swampland. All species are dangerous (''Pseudechis'' signifying "like a viper", Greek '' echis'') and can inflict a potentially lethal bite. Most snakes in this genus reach about 2 m (6.6 ft) in total length (including tail), and vary in colour. Some species are brown, whereas others are black. The most recognisable and widespread species in the genus are the red-bellied black snake (''P. porphyriacus'') and the mulga snake (king brown) (''P. australis''). These snakes feed on lizards, frogs, birds, small mammals, and even other snakes. All species of ''Pseudechis'' lay eggs with the exception of the red-bellied black snake ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mulga Snake
The king brown snake (''Pseudechis australis'') is a species of highly venomous snake of the family Elapidae, native to northern, western, and Central Australia. The king brown snake is the largest terrestrial venomous snake in Australia.Razavi, S., Weinstein, S. A., Bates, D. J., Alfred, S., & White, J. (2014). The Australian mulga snake (Pseudechis australis: Elapidae): Report of a large case series of bites and review of current knowledge. Toxicon, 85, 17–26. Despite its common name, it is a member of the genus ''Pseudechis'' (black snakes) and only distantly related to Pseudonaja, true brown snakes. Its alternative common name is the mulga snake, although it lives in many habitats apart from Mulga (habitat), mulga. First described by English zoologist John Edward Gray in 1842, it is a robust snake up to long. It is variable in appearance, with individuals from northern Australia having tan upper parts, while those from southern Australia are dark brown to blackish. Sometimes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pseudechis Australis
The king brown snake (''Pseudechis australis'') is a species of highly venomous snake of the family Elapidae, native to northern, western, and Central Australia. The king brown snake is the largest terrestrial venomous snake in Australia.Razavi, S., Weinstein, S. A., Bates, D. J., Alfred, S., & White, J. (2014). The Australian mulga snake (Pseudechis australis: Elapidae): Report of a large case series of bites and review of current knowledge. Toxicon, 85, 17–26. Despite its common name, it is a member of the genus '' Pseudechis'' (black snakes) and only distantly related to true brown snakes. Its alternative common name is the mulga snake, although it lives in many habitats apart from mulga. First described by English zoologist John Edward Gray in 1842, it is a robust snake up to long. It is variable in appearance, with individuals from northern Australia having tan upper parts, while those from southern Australia are dark brown to blackish. Sometimes, it is seen in a reddish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pseudechis Porphyriacus
The red-bellied black snake (''Pseudechis porphyriacus'') is a species of venomous snake in the Family (biology), family Elapidae, indigenous to Australia. Originally described by George Shaw (biologist), George Shaw in 1794 as a species new to science, it is one of eastern Australia's most commonly encountered snakes. Averaging around in length, it has glossy black upperparts, bright red or orange flanks, and a pink or dull red belly. It is not aggressive and generally retreats from human encounters, but will defend itself if provoked. Although its Snake venom, venom can cause significant illness, no deaths have been recorded from its bite, which is less venomous than other Australian elapid snakes. The venom contains neurotoxins, myotoxins, and Coagulation#Procoagulants, coagulants and has haemolytic properties. Victims can also lose their sense of smell. Common in woodlands, forests, swamplands, along river banks and waterways, the red-bellied black snake often ventures i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red-bellied Black Snake
The red-bellied black snake (''Pseudechis porphyriacus'') is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae, indigenous to Australia. Originally described by George Shaw in 1794 as a species new to science, it is one of eastern Australia's most commonly encountered snakes. Averaging around in length, it has glossy black upperparts, bright red or orange flanks, and a pink or dull red belly. It is not aggressive and generally retreats from human encounters, but will defend itself if provoked. Although its venom can cause significant illness, no deaths have been recorded from its bite, which is less venomous than other Australian elapid snakes. The venom contains neurotoxins, myotoxins, and coagulants and has haemolytic properties. Victims can also lose their sense of smell. Common in woodlands, forests, swamplands, along river banks and waterways, the red-bellied black snake often ventures into nearby urban areas. It forages in bodies of shallow water, commonly with tang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pseudechis Butleri
The spotted mulga snake (''Pseudechis butleri''), also known commonly as Butler's black snake and Butler's snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Western Australia. It is a member of the genus '' Pseudechis'', dangerously venomous snakes that can intimidate an opponent by raising the head and presenting a hood. This cobra-like threat display is supported by the ability to produce a very large amount of venom. Taxonomy The first description of the species ''P. butleri'' emerged in a study of morphological variation of the widespread species '' P. australis'', known commonly as the king brown or mulga snake. The author, Laurie Smith, examined a large series of specimens, allocating 213 to ''P. australis'' and 21 to the new species. The holotype of ''P. butleri'' is a female specimen, carrying eggs, collected at the Yalgoo region in 1963 by I. C. Carnaby. The suggestion of a cryptic ''Pseudechis'' species in the midwest was noticed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pseudechis Guttatus
The blue-bellied black snake (''Pseudechis guttatus''), also known commonly as the spotted black snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to Australia. Geographic range ''P. guttatus'' is endemic to the inland areas of south-eastern Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales, Australia. Habitat The preferred natural habitats of ''P. guttatus'' are grassland, shrubland, and savanna. Description On average, ''P. guttatus'' grows to a total length (including tail) of , but some specimens have been found to measure as long as . Diet ''P. guttatus'' is carnivorous. Its diet consists of frogs, lizards, and small mammals. Reproduction ''P. guttatus'', like most other snakes, is oviparous, laying 7–12 eggs during the breeding season. Venom The average venom ejection of ''P. guttatus'' is unknown. The snake's venom is the second most toxic of all the Australian black snakes. It is naturally very shy, and will not bite unless provok ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pseudechis Colletti
Collett's snake (''Pseudechis colletti''), also commonly known as Collett's black snake, Collett's cobra, or Down's tiger snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to Australia. Collett's snake is capable of delivering a fatal bite and is considered the nineteenth most venomous snake in the world. Taxonomy and etymology Collett's snake is one of several species in the genus '' Pseudechis'' commonly known as black snakes. A study of mitochondrial DNA showed it to be most closely related to the blue-bellied black snake ('' P. guttatus''), with the Papuan black snake ('' P. papuanus'') as the next closest relative to the pair. Belgian-born British zoologist George Albert Boulenger described the species ''P. colletti'' in 1902, (''Pseudechis colletti'', new species). naming it in honour of Norwegian zoologist Robert Collett. A young snake had been collected by Collett, and Boulenger had noted its scale pattern to be distinct from the Papuan bl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Butler
William Henry Butler (25 March 1930 – 11 December 2015) was an Australian naturalist and environmental consultant, best known as the presenter of the popular ABC television series '' In the Wild'' from 1976 to 1981. He was a household name as he took viewers to remote parts of Australia observing and admiring the natural environment. His advocacy led to the establishment of offshore islands as reserves for plants and animals, protected from invasive species. Now his legacy is being remembered with Murdoch University's Harry Butler Institute. The new research and education facility brings science, business and the community together to address environmental problems. He spoke highly of how Indigenous people cared for the land, having extensive knowledge of indigenous culture and vast experience with various language groups throughout Western Australia. Biography Butler was born on 25 March 1930 in Perth, Western Australia. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elapidae
Elapidae (, commonly known as elapids , from , variant of "sea-fish") is a family of snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of the mouth. Most elapids are venomous, with the exception of the genus '' Emydocephalus''. Many members of this family exhibit a threat display of rearing upwards while spreading out a neck flap. Elapids are endemic to tropical and subtropical regions around the world, with terrestrial forms in Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Americas and marine forms in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Members of the family have a wide range of sizes, from the white-lipped snake to the king cobra. Most species have neurotoxic venom that is channeled by their hollow fangs, and some may contain other toxic components in varying proportions. The family includes 55 genera with around 360 species and over 170 subspecies. Description Terrestrial elapids look similar to the Colubridae; almost all have long, slender bodies with smooth scales, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
