Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis) - Identification & Habitat Guide #3636876 (License: Personal Use)

This image shows a mature Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis), coiled defensively on coarse, sun-baked gravel-a typical habitat in open woodlands or farmland across eastern and central Australia. Its glossy scales exhibit a gradient from deep brown dorsally to pale yellow ventrally, with subtle black flecking; the snake’s head is slightly raised, indicating alertness or mild agitation. The species is highly venomous and responsible for the majority of snakebite fatalities in Australia, though it generally avoids confrontation unless provoked.

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