Furina barnardi

(Yellow-naped Snake, Barnard’s Snake)
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FAMILY |
Elapidae |
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Species |
Furina barnardi |
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Common name |
Yellow-naped Snake, Barnard’s Snake) |
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Main colour |
Dark grey-brown to black |
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Body size |
To 50 cm long |
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Location |
Townsville |
Description
This small nocturnal snake hides under logs and litter, not considered dangerous. The head is a darker brown than the body. The broad yellow collar just behind the head is most conspicuous in young animals and is paler in old. The scales on the body have a pale edge so the body pattern appears reticulate. Belly is white or cream.