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Eastern Brown Snake

Pseudonaja textilis
Least Concern

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About Eastern Brown Snake

Terrestrial snake, spending most of its time on the groundCarnivorous, eating a variety of small mammals, birds, and reptilesKnown for its aggressive behavior when threatened

Size

120 - 240 cm

Weight

100 - 500 g

Lifespan

up to 10-15 years

Diet

Carnivorous, eating a variety of small mammals, birds, and reptiles

Conservation Status

Status

Least Concern

Population Trend

stable

Threats

  • Habitat loss and fragmentation
  • Human persecution

Additional Notes

The Eastern Brown Snake is a widespread and relatively common species, but its population is declining in some parts of its range due to habitat loss and fragmentation, and human persecution.

Distribution

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Eastern Australia

Australia • Australia

The Eastern Brown Snake is a widely distributed species, found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, forests, and deserts, in eastern Australia.