The western brown snake (Pseudonaja nuchalis), also known as the gwardar, is another highly venomous Australian snake species. It lives across much of Australia’s arid and semiarid regions.
Source: Australian Museum Western brown snake. Also known as gwardar, it is thought to be less aggressive than its eastern cousin but still highly dangerous. When disturbed they will run for cover ...
But it didn't end well for the mum of two who came within metres of a deadly brown snake. The western variety, which is widespread over most of mainland Australia, is extremely venomous much like ...