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Definition of chappell island tiger snake
chappell island tiger snake
Plural:Chappell Island tiger snakes
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Australian A large, highly venomous subspecies or population of the tiger snake endemic to Mount Chappell Island in the Bass Strait of Tasmania, Australia, noted for its exceptional size and potent neurotoxic venom.
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"The Chappell Island tiger snake has evolved a significantly larger body size compared to its mainland relatives, largely due to its seasonal diet of muttonbird chicks."
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