About the Eastern Brown Snake
The Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Eastern Brown Snake is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
stable
Current Threats
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Human persecution
Photo Gallery
2 photos available
Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
Eastern Australia
Continent: Australia
Country: Australia
Region: Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia
Distribution Overview
The Eastern Brown Snake is a widely distributed species, found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, forests, and deserts, in eastern Australia.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 120 - 240 cm
- Weight
- 100 - 500 g
- Lifespan
- up to 10-15 years years
- Diet
- Carnivorous, eating a variety of small mammals, birds, and reptiles
Habitat
GrasslandsForestsDesertsRocky outcrops
Behavior
- Terrestrial snake, spending most of its time on the ground
- Carnivorous, eating a variety of small mammals, birds, and reptiles
- Known for its aggressive behavior when threatened