Simoselaps littoralis explained

Simoselaps littoralis, also known as the west coast banded snake or coastal burrowing snake, is a species of mildly venomous burrowing snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet littoralis (“coastal”) refers to the species’ distribution and habitat.

Description

The species grows to an average of about 39 cm in length.[1]

Behaviour

The species is oviparous, with an average clutch size of four.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in coastal dune and heath habitats along the west coast of Western Australia south of Exmouth, including coastal islands.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: West Coast banded snake . . Australian Reptile Online Database . Stewart Macdonald . 26 May 2021.