Yellow-naped snake
The yellow-naped snake, 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.
Etymology
The specific name, barnardi, is in honor of Australian zoologist Henry "Harry" Greensill Barnard.
Geographic range
F. barnardi is found in northeastern Queensland, Australia.
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of F. barnardi are forest and rocky areas.
Description
The holotype of F. barnardi has a total length of, which includes a tail. 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.
Behavior
A nocturnal species, F. barnardi shelters during the day under leaf litter and fallen logs, and in burrows and soil cracks.
Diet
F. barnardi preys upon skinks, especially those of the genus Sphenomorphus.
Reproduction
F. barnardi is oviparous. Clutch size is 7–10 eggs.