Yellow-bellied Sea Snake

Reptiles > Snakes

OverviewThe Yellow-bellied Sea Snake (Hydrophis platurus, formerly Pelamis platura) is the most geographically widespread snake on planet Earth and the only truly pelagic squamate reptile in existence. Inhabiting the sunlit surface waters of the tropical and...

Indian Cobra

Reptiles > Venomous Snakes

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Indian CobraScientific Name: Naja najaCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Venomous SnakesSize: Total adult length: 3.3–5.0 ft (1.0–1.5 m); Specimens rarely reach up to 7.2 ft (2.2 m)Weight: 2.0–4.5 lb (0.9–2.0 kg)Lifespan: 15–20 years in the...

Eastern Brown Snake

Reptiles > Elapids

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Eastern Brown SnakeScientific Name: Pseudonaja textilisCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: ElapidsSize: Total adult length: 4.9–6.6 ft (1.5–2.0 m); Exceptional large specimens exceed 7.5 ft (2.3 m)Weight: 1.5–3.5 lb (0.7–1.6 kg)Lifespan: 10–15 years...

Eastern Green Mamba

Reptiles > Elapids

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Eastern Green MambaScientific Name: Dendroaspis angusticepsCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: ElapidsSize: Adult length: 5.5–7.0 ft (1.7–2.1 m); Exceptionally large specimens reach 8.2 ft (2.5 m)Weight: 1.5–3.5 lb (0.7–1.6 kg)Lifespan: 12–18 years...

Blue Malaysian Coral Snake

Reptiles > Venomous Snakes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Blue Malaysian Coral SnakeScientific Name: Calliophis bivirgatusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Venomous SnakesSize: Total adult length 1.2 to 1.8 m (3.9 to 5.9 ft)Weight: 150 to 350 g (5.3 to 12.3 oz)Lifespan: 10 to 15 years in the wildDiet:...