Reptiles and Amphibians Database .. detailed information | |
Pale-headed Snake Hoplocephalus bitorquatus | |
Family : | "Front-fanged Snakes" Elapidae |
Description : | Rare.Length 80cm. Wide head, narrow neck. Grey with light band across neck, borderd behind by black band, in front, a row of black blotches. Belly creamy grey. Dangerous, ready biter, venom unknown. Eats frogs and lizards. Live bearer with up to 11 young. |
Typical Habitat : | Partly arboreal, nocturnal snake found in rainforest to eucalypt forest. |
Distribution : | Patchy distribution from the coast to western slopes of the Great Dividing Range. Mareeba to Sydney. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
EPBC : | Vulnerable |
Additional info .. | locations seen (1) .. |
EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth) |
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