Gwardar, also called western brown snake, is a dangerous snake found in northwestern and central Australia. The gwardar is closely related to the brown snake of eastern Australia. It may be light brown in color, or brown with bold cream and yellow markings. The gwardar’s venom glands contain a powerful neurotoxin (nerve poison). The bite from this snake can be fatal.
The gwardar hunts small mammals and other reptiles by day. It lives in bushland, farmland, and deserts. It also lives in towns.
Scientific Classification: The gwardar belongs to the family Elapidae. It is Pseudonaja nuchalis.
