Simoselaps_bimaculatus

<i>Neelaps bimaculatus</i>

Neelaps bimaculatus

Species of Australian snake

Neelaps bimaculatus, also known as the black-naped snake, western black-naped snake or black-naped burrowing snake, is a species of burrowing mildly venomous snake endemic to Australia. The specific epithet bimaculatus (“two-spotted”) refers to the distinctive black patches on head and nape.

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Description

The species grows to an average of about 40 cm in length.[1]

Behaviour

The species is oviparous, with an average clutch size of four.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in South Australia and Western Australia.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    "Black-naped snake". Australian Reptile Online Database. Stewart Macdonald. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
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