Cacophis krefftiiCacophis krefftii is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Australia.EtymologyThe specific name, krefftii, is in honor of German-born Australian naturalist Gerard Krefft.Common namesCommon names for C. krefftii include dwarf crowned snake, southern dwarf crowned snake, and Krefft's dwarf snake.DescriptionC. krefftii may attain a total length of. Dorsally, it is dark gray, with a yellow nuchal collar. Ventrally it is yellow, with some black at the edges of the ventral scales.Geographic rangeThe geographic range of C. krefftii extends from the Central Coast of New South Wales to South East Queensland.HabitatThe preferred natural habitat of C. krefftii is forest.BehaviorC. krefftii is terrestrial and nocturnal. When threatened it may raise the anterior part of its body, in the manner of a cobra.DietC. krefftii preys upon sleeping diurnal skinks.ReproductionC. krefftii is oviparous.