Dugite
Sign in to saveThe dugite (; Pseudonaja affinis) is a species of highly venomous, potentially lethal snake endemic to Western Australia, a member of the family Elapidae. thumb|Caution sign for dugite snakes in the coastal dunes near Swanbourne Beach in Swanbourne, Western Australia. The word dugite is an anglicisation of names for the snake in some dialects of the Nyungar language, including and . However, another, probably cognate name, , has become the common name for dugites in Nyungar (a potential source of confusion, as is also used in some dialects to refer to other kinds of venomous snakes).
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- Description
- Distribution and habitat
- Behaviour
- Diet
- Reproduction
- Envenomation
- Taxonomy
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The dugite (; Pseudonaja affinis) is a species of highly venomous, potentially lethal snake endemic to Western Australia, a member of the family Elapidae. thumb|Caution sign for dugite snakes in the coastal dunes near Swanbourne Beach in Swanbourne, Western Australia. The word dugite is an anglicisation of names for the snake in some dialects of the Nyungar language, including and . However, another, probably cognate name, , has become the common name for dugites in Nyungar (a potential source of confusion, as is also used in some dialects to refer to other kinds of venomous snakes).
==Description== The dugite is a venomous snake, considered dangerous. It is coloured grey, green, or brown. The colours vary widely between individuals and are an unreliable means of identifying the species. Black scales can be scattered over the body; their scales are relatively large with a semi-glossy appearance. The most distinguishing characteristic is the head that can be rather small and indistinct from the neck. A dugite's body is long and slender in build and can grow up to in total length (including tail), but the typical size is roughly .