Western hooded scaly-foot (Pygopus nigriceps)

Western hooded scaly-foot, a reference photo — Photo: Connor Margetts · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

The hooded scaly-foot (Pygopus nigriceps), also known as western scaly-foot, black-headed scaly-foot or western hooded scaly-foot, is an endemic Australian legless lizard of the family Pygopodidae.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Western hooded scaly-foot being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Pseudonaja modesta — considered venomous
Suta spectabilis — venomous
Pygopus schraderi
Furina ornata — considered venomous
Brachyurophis australis — venomous

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Pygopodidae
Genus: Pygopus
Species: Pygopus nigriceps

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