Toxicocalamus loriae

Toxicocalamus loriae, also known commonly as the Loria forest snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to New Guinea (including some outlying islands) and occurs in both Western New Guinea (Indonesia) and Papua New Guinea.

Etymology
The specific name, loriae, is in honor of Italian ethnologist Lamberto Loria.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of T. loriae is forest, at altitudes from sea level to 1,830 m.

Behavior
T. loriae is diurnal and fossorial.

Diet
T. loriae preys upon earthworms, fly larvae, land snails, and other small invertebrates.

Reproduction
''T. loriae is oviparous.