Origin
The brown snake (Pseudonja textilis) is a snake native to Australia that belongs to the family Elapidae, genus Pseudonaja.
It is found along the coast of Australia from Cape York to Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Accestia are also found in arid areas in the North and in parts of New Guinea.
Because of rodents can often be found near people's homes and households. It lives in a wide range of habitats from eucalyptus forests to grasslands, woodlands and arid areas.
Feeding Brown Snake
The brown snake feeds on birds, lizards, bats, rodents, and other mammals.
Due to the large amount of prey found in nature and the ease with which it hunts due to Venom, there were recorded above average lengths, the longest snake having 3 meters.
Features Brown Snake
The brown snake has a very variable body color at maturity. From a shade of Brown he varies to different patterns, including very light tan. They can have shades of orange, silver and yellow.
This is the main reason why people do not distinguish snakes in general, they have different colors and mislead them. In addition to this we add the variety of environments and the very similar shape of the species, and last but not least the size. The brown snake has an average length of 1.5 to 2m, rarely exceeds 2m.
It is a diurnal snake, that is, active during the day. He usually tries to avoid confrontation by retreating and sometimes running away, but if provoked he becomes very aggressive. It is attracted to rural and agricultural areas because of the large number of rodents.
The brown snake is the most venomous snake in the world after the taipan. The venom consists mostly of neurotoxins and coagulants. Snakes in laboratories and those who have their venom harvested for antivenin yield a harvest of no less than 4.7 mg (a very high amount considering the high concentration).
Like most venomous snakes, the amount of venom produced depends on the size of the snake. Worell in 1963 harvested a sample of 41.4 mg from a 2.1 m snake, usually producing a maximum of 10mg.
On February 8, 1981, an experienced snake keeper cleans the cage of a female who had laid 30 eggs on December 8, 1980. He was bitten by the thumb and the traces of two fangs could be clearly seen 30 minutes later.
His hand was tied with a rubber tourniquet in his shoulder and he was rushed to hospital. He was given saline and antivenin and within an hour the tourniquet was released.
After 6 days he returned to work. A 9-year-old girl has died after being bitten on the leg while in the cornfield. She collapsed unconscious and was taken to hospital; the cause of death was not known until two oer after her death.
Breeding Brown Snake
Breeding characteristics have not been intensively studied due to the fact that it is a very dangerous snake. The female produces 4 to 12 oblong eggs about 45mm long and 20mm wide with a hard shell.
Females can lay eggs twice a year depending on seasonal variations and the amount of food available.
Females lay eggs in tree logs, between stones, in low tree hollows, in a nest of leaves, so as to be protected from predators and at the same time to be protected from the harsh weather conditions stand at high temperatures.
Eggs are compromised if they stay in the wind or if the sun rays beat over them longer than needed. During the mating period the female emits an odor with the help of the anal glands. The males fight each other for territory and the dominant male will mate with the female.
They do not really guard the eggs, after hatching the chicks are completely independent.
