White Crowned Snake

It's not their fault they don't have feathers! Doesn't make them any less interesting. And just like the birds, it's good to know what species are about locally at any given time.

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Brendon & Judi Gray
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White Crowned Snake

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This little White Crowned Snake was found in our neighbours shed that is attached to their house. It had managed to wedge itself under a tyre wheel. I relocated it back outside in a bush area well away from the house. Another new snake to add to the list for what we have seen in the area.

Little bit of info for those interested:

WHITE CROWNED SNAKE
(ELAPID SNAKE)
Family ELAPIDAE
VENOMOUS BUT NOT REGARDED AS DANGEROUS

Description:
The distinguishing feature of this snake is the white to cream band around the head. The white crown is broadest on the nape where it forms a complete collar that is at least four scales wide. The White-crowned Snake is grey to dark brown with a dark grey underbelly.

Size:
Adults 25 - 50 cm

Behaviour:
The White-crowned Snake is nocturnal. When threatened, this snake will raise it's forebody off the ground whilst tilting it's head down and strikes repeatedly, usually without opening it's mouth.

Prey:
Mainly small lizards and reptile eggs

Reproduction:
Females lay up to 10 eggs in a clutch.

Some photos here for those interested.:
.://judithgray.blogspot.com/2011/01/ ... ation.html
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