Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Elapidae
Genus
Austrelaps
Species
Austrelaps ramsayi
Colours
Distinguishing features
It can vary in upper colour from mid to very dark brown, with a creamy yellow belly tinged with red between the differing colours. (Wikipedia)
Size
- Up to 113 cm (Length of specimen)
Synonyms
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
It inhabits the Alpine regions of eastern Australia. Very common in the Southern Highlands of NSW, including Mittagong, Bowral and Moss Vale. (Wikipedia)
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Danger
- often fatal - It has a potentially venomous bite.