The yellow-naped snake (Furina barnardi), also known commonly as Barnard's snake, is a small species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to northeastern Australia.[3]
The specific name, barnardi, is in honor of Australian zoologist Henry "Harry" Greensill Barnard (1869–1966).[4]
F. barnardi is found in northeastern Queensland, Australia.[2]
The preferred natural habitats of F. barnardi are forest and rocky areas.[1]
The holotype of F. barnardi has a total length of 48 cm (19 in), which includes a tail 6 cm (2.4 in). In alcohol, the head and neck are blackish, with a yellowish patch on the nape of the neck. The body is uniformly reddish brown dorsally, and uniformly yellowish ventrally.[5]
A nocturnal species, F. barnardi shelters during the day under leaf litter and fallen logs, and in burrows and soil cracks.[1]
F. barnardi preys upon skinks, especially those of the genus Sphenomorphus.[6]
F. barnardi is oviparous.[2] Clutch size is 7–10 eggs.[1]
The yellow-naped snake (Furina barnardi), also known commonly as Barnard's snake, is a small species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is native to northeastern Australia.
