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Furina ornata

Furina ornate

(Orange-naped Snake)

FAMILY	Elapidae
Species	Furina ornata
Common name	Orange-naped Snake
Main colour	Dark orange to reddish-brown
Body size	To 70 cm long
Location	Townsville

Description

This snake can be found in a variety of habitats, feeds on skinks particularly. Each body scale has a darker edge so forming a reticulated pattern. The dark head is followed by a broad orange to yellow band before another darker patch. The belly is cream.