Peninsula Brown Snake
Pseudonaja inframacula
A regionally restricted brown snake species found on the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia, once considered part of a broader brown snake complex.
- Adult length
- 1.0-1.6 m (3.3-5.3 ft)
- Range
- Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
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Overview
The Peninsula Brown Snake is a member of the Pseudonaja genus with a distribution centered on the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia. It was previously grouped with other brown snake populations before being recognized as a distinct taxon.
How to identify it
- Uniform to slightly variegated brown coloration
- Smooth scales typical of brown snakes
- Round pupils, alert posture
- Moderately slender body
- Best distinguished from other brown snakes by geographic range on the Eyre Peninsula
Habitat & range
Found in coastal scrub, mallee woodland, and farmland of the Eyre Peninsula region of South Australia.
Behavior, diet & reproduction
Diurnal and fast-moving, active in warm conditions. Feeds on lizards and small mammals. Alert and quick to flee. Reproduces by egg-laying.
Frequently asked questions
Where is it found?
Restricted mainly to the Eyre Peninsula region of South Australia.
What does it eat?
Lizards and small mammals.
Peninsula Brown Snake guides
In-depth guides for identifying and understanding Peninsula Brown Snake.
