EASTERN BROWN SNAKE

75                 EASTERN BROWN SNAKE                 Pseudonaja textilis

AUSTRALIAN SNAKES              16

Also called Common Brown Snake. Extremely venomous, considered world's second most venomous snake; considered responsible for about 60% of snake bite deaths in Australia. Native to eastern and central Australia and southern New Guinea. Highly active diurnal predator. Found in most habitats except dense forest. Main prey is house mice.