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White Crowned Snake
Cacophis harriettae
The White-crowned Snake is gun-metal grey above and below with a cream stripe around the snout and neck area. This species grows to 50 cm. Midbody scale rows 15; ventrals 180–200; anal divided; subcaudals divided 25–45. Found in woodlands, forests and suburban gardens.This species is inoffensive and the venom is probably of low toxicity. Its threat display, while impressive, is largely bluff. The snake raises its body vertically and makes jerky, striking motions.
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