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The dugite (; Pseudonaja affinis) is a species of highly venomous, potentially lethal snake endemic to Western Australia, a member of the family Elapidae.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Pseudonaja inframacula — considered venomous
- Pseudonaja textilis — considered venomous
- Pseudaspis cana
- Pseudonaja aspidorhyncha — considered venomous
- Notechis scutatus — considered venomous
- Oxyuranus scutellatus — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Elapidae
- Genus
- Pseudonaja
- Species
- Pseudonaja affinis
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