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Identification history
| Pseudechis porphyriacus | 30 Aug 2020 | PatrickCampbell | ||
| Cryptophis nigrescens | 24 Aug 2020 | Nivlek |
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Encountered whilst sunning itself in undergrowth, close to small drainage line and swampy ground, did not move during photography
5 comments
PatrickCampbell wrote:
30 Aug 2020
Looks more like and more likely to be a Red-bellied Black Snake, due to habitat and the fact that it was basking in the sun. How long do you estimate it was?
Nivlek wrote:
30 Aug 2020
I could not see any red on it’s lower scales, as is usual for Red Belly Black snakes, which is why I opted for the Cryptophis ID. The length is estimated to be around 1 metre.
PatrickCampbell wrote:
31 Aug 2020
The head shape with what appears to be a distinct cathus rostralis, is more like a Red Belly than a Small-eyed. The reason that you didn't see any red is because it may have been in pre-slough, as I can just barely make out what appears to be a milky eye. It also seems to be flattened out, which is more typical of a basking RBB. Image quality is such that a 100% positive ID is difficult. Perhaps a third opinion on this would be helpful.
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 23 Aug 2020 12:01 PM Recorded on
- Nivlek Recorded by
