Small-eyed Snake

Cryptophis nigrescens

"Cryptophis nigrescens" is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to eastern Australia.
Eastern Small Eyed Snake A small highly venomous elapid that lives in Australia these small snakes are amazing and an absolutely amazing species. Unfortunately due too illegal capture of these animals for the pet trade I can't give the exact location of where we found this little guy but I can give a rough area. Australia,Cryptophis nigrescens,Geotagged,Winter

Naming

Common names for the species include short-tailed snake, small-eyed snake, and eastern small-eyed snake.
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Reproduction

"Cryptophis nigrescens" is viviparous.

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Status: Least concern
EX EW CR EN VU NT LC
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyElapidae
GenusCryptophis
SpeciesC. nigrescens
Photographed in
Australia