Eastern Copperhead/Lowlands Copperhead

Description:

Their colour varies a great deal, from a coppery mid-brown to yellowish, reddish, grey or even black, depending on the individual. The copper head colouring that gave rise to the common name is sometimes present, sometimes not. Some individuals also have visible markings just behind the head. The common copperhead reaches 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) in length and lives in southern Victoria into Tasmania.

Habitat:

Prefers reasonably damp habitats, near streams or swampy areas. It is common and widespread at lower altitudes throughout southern Victoria.

Notes:

This snake was hanging out around a Mutton bird rookery sunning itself.