Echiopsis (Latin = viper-like-snake)
(Bardick and Lake Cronin snakes)

Bites by Echiopsis curta have been clinically reported as resembling death adder bites. Confirming evidence of the similarity has come from Bardick snake venom giving positive results for death adder venom when tested using the CSL venom detection kit.

These snakes should be regarded as dangerous.

Species

Scientific name	Common name	Translation of scientific name
Echiopsis atriceps	Lake Cronin snake	black-headedviper-like-snake
Echiopsis curta	Bardick snake	short viper-like-snake

Publications on Echiopsis
Marshall, L. R. and R. P. Herrmann (1984). "Cross-reactivity of bardick snake venom with death adder antivenom." Med-J-Aust 140(9): 541-2.

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