Toxicocalamus loriaeToxicocalamus loriae, also known commonly as the Loria forest snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to New Guinea and occurs in both Western New Guinea and Papua New Guinea.EtymologyThe specific name, loriae, is in honor of Italian ethnologist Lamberto Loria.HabitatThe preferred natural habitat of T. loriae is forest, at altitudes from sea level to.BehaviorT. loriae is diurnal and fossorial.DietT. loriae preys upon earthworms, fly larvae, land snails, and other small invertebrates.ReproductionT. loriae is oviparous.