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Cacophis squamulosus
I found this fellow in a friend's garden one day whilst moving some rocks. He is most certainly a recent hatchling and no more than 25cms in length, but will probably grow up to about 50cms, possibly more. He was none too pleased to be unearthed and had several bites at the garden glove, and although small in size can probably make up for that with a dose of venom, although only mildly venomous. Their diet usually consists of lizards suchs as skinks and their eggs, and even small frogs. They are nocturnal feeders.
They are quite abundant in Brisbane and surrounding regions, in bushland and suburban areas alike, although this is the first one of this species I have encountered. They live under rocks and logs, in leaf littler, well-vegetated moist gardens and garden mulch.
These photos were taken in Tamborine Mountain QLD Australia. The face is looking directly at me so it's difficult to distinguish it's features, but if you look carefully at the upper body near the head you will see the shadow cast by its flicking tongue.
Spotted on Sep 11, 2011
Submitted on Apr 21, 2013
8 Comments
Even a small snake like this has strength, and I could feel it through the glove. Quite amazing.
Excellent. Snakes are all muscle!
Great timing!
Wow! Awesome capture!
He's a great colour !
Cool
AWESOME shots.
Project Noah has taught me there are so many snakes in Aus I have never heard of before - and here's another one. Great spotting.