Least Concern
Mulga Snake
Pseudechis australis
A large heavy-bodied Australian elapid that ranges through arid and semi-arid habitats.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Desert
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
15–20 years in the wild
Size
Length 1.5–3 m
Scientific Name
Pseudechis australis
About Mulga Snake
A large heavy-bodied Australian elapid that ranges through arid and semi-arid habitats.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with desert habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 15–20 years in the wild, a size of Length 1.5–3 m, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Despite the common name king brown snake, the mulga snake is more closely related to black snakes than to true brown snakes.
Where Mulga Snake Lives
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Central Australian outback
, Australia
Western desert fringe
, Australia