Little Spotted Snake
Suta punctata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyElapidae (Elapid Snakes)
- GenusSuta
- SpeciesSuta punctata (Little Spotted Snake)
About the Little Spotted Snake
Suta punctata, also known as the spotted snake or little spotted snake, is a species of venomous snake that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet punctata ("spotted") refers to the body markings. Colouration is reddish-brown on the upper body, with a pale belly and black markings on head and neck. It grows to an average of about 40 cm in length.
The species is viviparous, with an average litter size of four. The species occurs in the Pilbara and Kimberley regions of Western Australia, in the Northern Territory from the Top End to as far south as Alice Springs, and in north-western Queensland. The type locality is Port Walcott in the Pilbara. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Little Spotted Snake in Kakadu 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 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Litchfield National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Ningaloo Marine Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Little Spotted Snake in Kakadu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Little Spotted Snake sighting in Kakadu National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Little Spotted Snake in Kakadu National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Little Spotted Snake in Kakadu National Park in our monthly data.