Pink Snake (species: Cryptophis incredibilis) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Cryptophis incredibilis
Pink Snake


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Reptilia
Order Squamata
Family Elapidae
Genus Cryptophis
Species Cryptophis incredibilis
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 40 cm (Length of specimen)

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Pink Snake (Cryptophis incredibilis)

Distribution and habitat preferences

Found on Prince of Wales Island, Torres Strait. (Reptile database)

Diet

Its diet is unknown but probably includes lizards.

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Danger

  • rarely fatal - This snake is venomous. Variable non-specific effects may include headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, dizziness, collapse or convulsions. (CTR)