Eastern brown snakes are also called as common brown snakes. It is a venomous snake belonging to the Elapidae family. The scientific name of the eastern brown snake is Pseudonaza textilis. It is a highly venomous snake native to central and eastern Australia and southern New Guinea. They were discovered in 1854 by André Marie Constant Dumeril. They can kill humans with a single bite because these snakes are venomous. These snakes can climb trees up to three meters.
Eastern brown snakes can change colors seasonally like other snakes.
This process of color change is commonly seen in various snakes as well. By the color of the snakes, we can know the nature, sex selection and species identity of the snake. In some species of snakes this color can be seen on the head or chin. Eastern brown snakes exhibit color variation on their heads and chins.
Eastern brown snakes are terrestrial snakes and are mostly active during the day. They are copper in color. They also climb trees for food and shelter. These snakes have distinct heads and slender necks. Eastern brown snakes tend to avoid larger animals. But if these snakes are threatened, then they will definitely attack. They are up to 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) long. Male snakes are larger than female snakes.
Eastern brown snakes feed on a wide variety of vertebrates, including reptiles, birds, and rodents. They also feed on eggs and larvae from other reptiles. These snakes generally do not pose a threat to humans. They become aggressive when someone comes too close to attack.
Eastern brown snakes are mostly found around agricultural lands.
These snakes are often killed on roads, by landowners and by predators. Inland taipan snakes are more venomous than the eastern brown snake. Officially, most deaths are recorded due to eastern brown snake bites. It is a very aggressive snake. It can find shelter in any household garbage heap. It is often seen in humans. If we don’t provoke this snake it is almost impossible for it to harm us.
Eastern brown snakes are most active in spring.
Male snakes are mostly active at night. During the winter months they hibernate in cracks in the ground or in burrows used by house mice. Once the weather is warm enough they will come out.
Eastern brown snakes live in trees, shrubs, and other structures that provide shelter. Eastern brown snakes are carnivores that feed on a variety of vertebrates. Mostly they feed on reptiles and other mammals including rodents that live in houses. They also eat birds and small animals. They also eat other snakes and their eggs.
These snakes mostly prefer scrubby brush, forests and grasslands.
They can also live in wetlands, waterways and coastal areas. They also use man-made structures for shelter such as trees and burrows.
Eastern brown snakes are not harmful to humans in most cases.
They pose no danger when kept at a safe distance, but can become aggressive if too close. These snakes have a very slender muscular body and a strong sense of smell. When they are not in direct contact with humans they become withdrawn. If there is any danger, sensing that food is nearby, they will attack very quietly.
