Speckled Brown Snake
Pseudonaja guttata
A medium-sized brown snake species from the interior of Queensland, named for the fine speckled pattern often present on its scales.
- Adult length
- 0.8-1.3 m (2.6-4.3 ft)
- Range
- Interior Queensland and adjacent parts of Australia
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Overview
The Speckled Brown Snake is a lesser-known member of the Pseudonaja genus, restricted mainly to the arid and semi-arid interior of Queensland.
It remains relatively poorly studied due to its remote range and low encounter rate with humans.
How to identify it
- Light to medium brown background color with fine dark speckling across the scales
- Smooth scales
- Round pupils, alert eyes typical of brown snakes
- Slender build
- Distinguished from other brown snakes by the density and pattern of speckling
Habitat & range
Found in arid grassland, floodplains, and scrubland of interior Queensland and surrounding regions.
Behavior, diet & reproduction
Diurnal, active during warmer parts of the day. Feeds on small reptiles and mammals. Alert and fast-moving, tending to flee rather than confront when possible. Reproduces by egg-laying.
Frequently asked questions
Where is it found?
In the arid interior of Queensland, Australia.
How can I identify it?
Look for its light brown body with fine dark speckling across the scales.
What does it eat?
Small reptiles and mammals.
Speckled Brown Snake guides
In-depth guides for identifying and understanding Speckled Brown Snake.
