Pseudechis includes the species of snake that is found in what country?
Pseudechis The genus Pseudechis contains the group of elapids commonly referred to as the black snakes. These snakes are found in every Australian state with the exception of Tasmania and some species are found in Papua New Guinea. They inhabit a variety of habitat types, from arid areas to swampland. All species are dangerous ("Pseudechis" signifying "like a viper", Greek "echis") and can inflict a potentially lethal bite. Most snakes in this genus reach about 2 metres and vary in colour. Some species are brown, where others are black. The most recognisable and widespread species in the genus are the red-bellied black snake ("Pseudechis porphyriacus") and the Mulga snake (king brown) ("Pseudechis australis"). These snakes feed on lizards, frogs, birds, small mammals and even other snakes. All species lay eggs, except the red-bellied black snake. The genus "Pailsus" is a synonym of "Pseudechis", and more work is needed to understand species limits among the smaller species of the group.
Plains garter snake The Plains garter snake ("Thamnophis radix") is a species of garter snake native to most of the central United States as far north as Canada and as far south as Texas. It has a distinctive orange or yellow stripe from its head to tail, and the rest of its body is mainly a gray-green color. The snake is commonly found living near water sources such as streams and ponds, but can also be found in urban areas and vacant lots. Although the IUCN lists the species as "Least Concern", some states have given it their own special status. This species is mildly venomous.