Death Adders (Genus Acanthophis) are found in most parts of Australia, New Guinea and adjacent islands. They are unusual among the elapids in that they have evolved to become viperine in appearance and habit. All species are characterised by a broad somewhat flattened, triangular head, short stout body and a thin rat-like body ending in a curved spine. The spine and the presence of subocular scales separates Acanthophis from all other Australasian elapids.

death adder
Noun
1. venomous Australian snake resembling an adder

Death Adder or Common Death Adder — Acanthophis antarcticus

acanthophis
n : Australian elapid snakes [syn: Acanthophis, genus Acanthophis]

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adder ['ädE ]
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