Lowland Copperhead
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| Austrelaps superbus (Günther, 1858) |
The Lowland Copperhead (Austrelaps superbus) is a venomous snake species in the family Elapidae. It is found in south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania. It is commonly referred to as the Copperhead, but is not closely related to the American Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix. The Lowland Copperhead is a dangerous snake with neurotoxic venom, which can kill an adult human if correct first aid is not applied promptly.[1][2]
[edit] References
- ^ TPWS: Wildlife of Tasmania – Lowland Copperhead
- ^ Cogger, H.G. (1979). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia. Reed: Sydney. ISBN 0-589-50108-9
