The helmeted snake is a medium-sized and highly venomous snake species; I believe most of my friends have not heard of it, so let me introduce it to you in all aspects~

I. Basic information

Chinese name: Helmeted Snake

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordate

Class: Reptile

Subclass: Biporia

Order: Squamous

Suborder: Snake

Species: Helmeted Snake

II. Appearance characteristics

The total length of the helmeted snake is about 60-90 cm; its body surface is black with irregular yellow markings.

III. Distribution range

The helmeted snake is mainly distributed in the Sydney Basin of New South Wales, Australia.

4. Habitat

The habitat of the helmeted snake varies according to its temperature, age, sex and reproductive status. In the cold season, they will perch between the cliffs and rocks to keep warm from the sun; when the temperature rises, they will go to the woodland and perch in hollow trees; young snakes and pregnant female snakes will perch in cooler and sheltered places rocky terrain.

V. Diet

The helmeted snake mainly eats some small frogs, reptiles and mammals.

VI. Reproduction

The reproduction method of the helmeted snake is ovoviviparous, and the female snake's reproduction period is from autumn to spring every year. Eggs are laid once every two years, with 8-12 eggs at a time.

Ps: It takes 5 years for male snakes to reach sexual maturity and 6 years for female snakes.

VII. Racial status

The helmeted snake was listed in the Appendix of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora on September 13, 2007 .

The above is the introduction about the helmeted snake collected by the editor. In fact, there are many kinds of snakes. Friends who want to know about other snake species can continue to pay attention to this site. See you next time~