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Bandy-bandy

bandy-bandy (Vermicella annulata)
Mount Carbine, Queensland
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Vermicella annulata - (Gray, 1841)
Pronunciation  VER-mee-SELL-ah   ANN-yule-AH-tah
Etymology  Vermicella: 'little worm'.
annulata: 'ringed'.
Other names   
 
Total length
Species avg: 60 cm
Species max: 100 cm
Reproduction
Oviparous
Clutch size
Average: 8
Length and clutch size information comes from a variety of sources, but primarily from Shine (1991) and Cogger (2000).
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Description

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Taxonomic notes

Holotype: "British Museum Natural History 1946.1.19.21 from Australia."1

Scale count information


Dorsal scales at midbody   15
Ventrals   180 to 320 with a divided anal scale
Subcaudals   12 to 30 and are divided
Other scale information   Internasal scales present.
Danger rating   Virtually harmless. Disinclined to bite, but bites can produce moderate local symptoms. The author received a bite on the finger from a juvenile bandy-bandy. There was a small amount of localised swelling and redness, which subsided after a few days.
Note: even a bite from a 'virtually harmless' or non-venomous reptile can result in serious complications. Play it safe and don't get bitten by anything.
Notes and disclaimer
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The author and site operator accepts no responsibility for any losses or damages incurred through using this web site or the information contained herein. Don't get bitten by anything!
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