Grey-naped Snake
Furina tristis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyElapidae (Elapid Snakes)
- GenusFurina (Bright-naped Snakes)
- SpeciesFurina tristis (Grey-naped Snake)
1 Verified sightings at Daintree National Park From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted during nighttime hours (6pm–6am)
About the Grey-naped Snake
The brown-headed snake (Furina tristis) is a small venomous reptile native to the Cape York peninsula in northeastern Australia. Brown-headed snakes mainly eat skinks of the genus Sphenomorphus. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Grey-naped Snake in Daintree National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daintree National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
More parks will be added in future updates.