Broad-headed Snake (species: Hoplocephalus bungaroides) in Morton NP (Gaia Guide)
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Hoplocephalus bungaroides
Broad-headed Snake


©Alan Couch: Broad-headed Snake (Hoplocephalus bungaroides) soon to shed

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Reptilia
Order Squamata
Family Elapidae
Genus Hoplocephalus
Species Hoplocephalus bungaroides

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Distinguishing features

The Broad-headed Snake is generally black above with yellow spots forming narrow, irregular cross-bands. Other yellow scales may link these cross-bands laterally to form a straight or zigzagged stripe along the body. (NSW Government)

Size

  • Up to 90 cm and averaging 60 cm (Length of specimen)

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Distribution


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Danger

  • requires treatment - A bite may require treatment. This snake is venomous.