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Brown Tree Snake
Boiga irregularis
-24.1875, 151.84
Field Notes
Description:
The brown tree snake is sometimes known as the 'doll's eye' or 'night tiger' - names referring to its large yellow eyes and banded body. It is usually brown to reddish-brown with irregular darker cross-bands.
The brown tree snake is mainly found in eucalypt woodland but also occurs in rainforest. It is nocturnal and is generally found in trees.
This one is living in my wall under the kitchen window and is very friendly. It helps with my mouse controlling
Habitat:
The snake eats mainly birds and their eggs, but will also prey upon small mammals, frogs and reptiles. The species is rear-fanged with weak venom. It can grow up to 2 m long.
Notes:
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6291287
Warning: Venomous (rear-fanged) Bites from large individuals should be monitored carefully.
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