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| Reptiles and Amphibians Database .. detailed information | |
| Slaty-grey Snake Stegonotus cucullatus | |
| Family : | "Rear-fanged Snakes" Colubridae |
| Description : | Length 1.5m. Lead grey, brown or black, belly white or light grey. Not dangerous, but ready biter and releases a strong odour. Eats frogs, geckos, skinks , their eggs, rats and mice. Lays up to 12 eggs. |
| Typical Habitat : | Nocturnal snake, associated with creeks, lagoons, and water tanks in buildings and outhouses. Aglie climber, but mainly forages on the ground for frogs. Open forest and rainforest. |
| Distribution : | Top End of N.T. and Cape York to Hervey Range. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (3) .. habitats seen (2) .. |
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