pigysus
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Given the variations in size and colouration of brown snakes, what is the definitive method of telling the difference between Pseudechis australis, the King Bown or Mulga and
Common or Eastern Brown Snake Pseudonaja textilis.
The snake I'm trying to identify Is olive brown top side with neatly and clearly defined scales. Lower jaw and undersides creamy with a dark edge to scales and orangey mark on most of the belly scales. Both snakes are not uncommon in this area but the King Brown much less common than it used to be.
Sorry if this question has been asked before but local knowledge and names for snakes varies a lot around here. mostly seems to be "it's a dead snake" or "a soon to be dead snake".
Common or Eastern Brown Snake Pseudonaja textilis.
The snake I'm trying to identify Is olive brown top side with neatly and clearly defined scales. Lower jaw and undersides creamy with a dark edge to scales and orangey mark on most of the belly scales. Both snakes are not uncommon in this area but the King Brown much less common than it used to be.
Sorry if this question has been asked before but local knowledge and names for snakes varies a lot around here. mostly seems to be "it's a dead snake" or "a soon to be dead snake".