The eastern hooded scaly-foot or eastern scaly-foot (Pygopus schraderi) is a species of flap-footed lizard found in the complex heaths of the lower west coast and the spinifex grasslands of mainland Australia. They are popular pets and are often mistaken for snakes due to their limbless appearance.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Eastern 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
- Pygopus nigriceps
- Pseudonaja mengdeni — considered venomous
- Pseudonaja modesta — considered venomous
- Pseudechis weigeli — considered venomous
- Pseudonaja aspidorhyncha — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Pygopodidae
- Genus
- Pygopus
- Species
- Pygopus schraderi
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