Eastern Tiger Snake - Notechis scutatus
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Still interested in learning more? Below are some fascinating facts that will help you appreciate the uniqueness of Notechis scutatus, even more!
1. Adults grow to be 1 to 1.5 meters or 3 to 5 feet in length.
2. Fangs in tiger snakes grow to be 3.5-5.0 millimeters in length.
3. Rather than attacking, N. scutatus are timid species that typically hide as a human approaches.
4. Eastern tiger snakes can stay underwater for at least 9 minutes.
5. Within the state of Victoria in Australia, tiger snakes, as well as all native wildlife species are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975. This act makes it illegal to murder any of these species.
6.The bite of Notechis scutatus is one of Australia’s most common snake bites.
7. Male eastern tiger snakes have bigger heads and greater body sizes than females.
Image courtesy of the Clinical Toxinology Resources website
Image used with permission of Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service
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