Eastern Shovel-nosed Snake (Brachyurophis australis)

Eastern Shovel-nosed Snake, a reference photo — Photo: Will Brown · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Brachyurophis australis (coral snake) is a species of snake from the family Elapidae (common names - eastern shovel-nosed snake, coral snake, Australian coral snake) and is a species endemic to Australia. Its common name reflects its shovel nose specialisation.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

Venomous. The note covers its whole family. Cobras, mambas, kraits, coral snakes, sea snakes; all species venomous Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Brachyurophis semifasciatus — venomous
Pygopus nigriceps
Suta spectabilis — venomous

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Elapidae
Genus: Brachyurophis
Species: Brachyurophis australis

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