Cryptophis nigrescens

1 Eastern Small-eyed Snake at Tomerong, NSW

Cryptophis nigrescens at Tomerong, NSW - 2 Sep 2020
Cryptophis nigrescens at Tomerong, NSW - 2 Sep 2020
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Identification history

Cryptophis nigrescens 22 Jul 2021 PatrickCampbell
Cryptophis nigrescens 2 Sep 2020 KarenDavis

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Lying under a piece of corrugated iron

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   22 Jul 2021
Even though I can't see the eyes in the photos provided, the pale posterior edges of the body scales, which is particularly apparent on the lateral scales, strongly suggest Small-eyed Snake.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 2 Sep 2020 08:50 AM Recorded on
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