Dear John
I don't have any ideas on the first snake, but no. 2 was almost certainly a
Black-headed Python, Aspidites melanocephalus. It has a widespread
distribution in northern Australia, extending as far south as Rolleston in
inland Queensland. These snakes are "found in a wide range of habitats
from humid coastal forests and seasonally dry tropical woodlands to the
arid interior. Nocturnal [and crepuscular] Feed on small mammals, ground
birds and reptiles, including venomous snakes." (Cogger, 1994)
Liz Cameron, search & discover, Australian Museum
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> From: John Leonard <>
> To:
> Subject: birding-aus 2 snakes in need of ID
> Date: Sunday, 11 April 1999 20:23
>
> I'v eretunred from a long inland trip (report to follow), but have two
> snakes in need of identification:
>
> 1. seen on a gibber ridge near Coober Pedy, .8 of metre long, brownish
with
> final 10 centimeters of tail jet black
>
> 2. seen on road near Winton in Mulga country, very large (2m long),
boldly
> striped black and cream, or greenish cream (light was poor), head and
first
> 10 cm of neck jet black.
>
> Thanks
>
> John Leonard
>
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