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Hemiaspis signata
Black or dark brown with smooth, shiny scales. Possesses distinctive white/pale lines on each side of the head.
Moist areas such as creeks, wet forests and well-watered gardens. Typically found along the east coast of Queensland and New South Wales.
Venomous, but 'non-dangerous'. Bites result in pain and local swelling. Females can bear up to 20 live young. Feeds primarily on frogs, skinks and other lizards.
Spotted on May 11, 2012
Submitted on May 11, 2012
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There are a couple of species this could be (including venomous). You might try here for a better ID:
http://www.kingsnake.com/oz/
http://www.ozanimals.com/australian-rept...