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08-APR-2012

Black Bellied Swamp Snake

Went for a bush walk today a bit further up the mountains. Sandy spotted this one on the track and its about 60 cm long. As far as I can tell its a Black Bellied Swamp Snake. Apparently can give you a painful bight but is not dangerous. If it is a BBSS then it is towards the southern end of its range. We havn't seen one before so was an interesting find.

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Kay09-Apr-2012 05:20
Great find, well spotted amongst the leafy camouflage. Thanks for the info, will look them up in my reptile book.
David Hobbs09-Apr-2012 04:27
Handsome creatures although I can't help a kind of involuntary shudder, I'm afraid. :o))
Guest 08-Apr-2012 13:21
Very interesting work. V.
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