Rough Scaled Death Adder (species: Acanthophis rugosus) in Australian Reptiles (Gaia Guide)
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Acanthophis rugosus
Rough Scaled Death Adder


©Christoph Lorse: Rough Scaled Death Adder (Acanthophis rugosus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Reptilia
Order Squamata
Family Elapidae
Genus Acanthophis
Species Acanthophis rugosus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 90 cm (Length of specimen)

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Distribution


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Danger

  • often fatal - The bite is venomous. Its venom contains highly toxic neurotoxin which can cause paralysis or even death. It can deliver the fastest strike among all venomous snakes recorded in Australia. (Wikipedia)