Notechis scutatus

1 Tiger Snake at Wollogorang, NSW

Notechis scutatus at Wollogorang, NSW - 9 Nov 2015
Notechis scutatus at Wollogorang, NSW - 9 Nov 2015
Notechis scutatus at Wollogorang, NSW - 9 Nov 2015
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Notechis scutatus 29 Jul 2018 WillO
Notechis scutatus 29 Jul 2018 Christine
Austrelaps ramsayi 7 Sep 2017 GeoffRobertson
Austrelaps ramsayi 4 Sep 2017 Christine

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14 comments

   5 Sep 2017
Hard to ID. Unlikely to be a copperhead at Rose Lagoon? GeoffR
WillO wrote:
   5 Sep 2017
The head shape is more like that of a tiger snake (and they were once common at Rowes Lagoon) - however I cannot confirm the id of this species from the photo. Suggest leave as an unidentified Elapid snake for now. Good effort to get a photo - did you have any more of this individual?
AaronClausen wrote:
   6 Sep 2017
Is this Rose lagoon or Rowes lagoon. I thought all the signs on the road called it "Rowes", yet Google Maps is saying "Rose"? I'd love to get up that way and look for tiger snakes, I tried a year or so ago during spring to no avail. Then I got a bit spooked out walking through the long grass and went home!
WillO wrote:
   7 Sep 2017
I am pretty sure it is Rowe's Lagoon (see http://www.bonzle.com/c/a?a=p&p=249003&cmd=sp) but it also is commonly and mistakenly called Rose Lagoon. Just a reminder that the lagoon area is private property (except at the car rest area).
Christine wrote:
   7 Sep 2017
It was quite dry at the time. I got a big fright as almost stepped on the snake and it rose up and flattened its body, and I thought it was going to strike. I made a hasty departure. I had heard of sightings of Tiger and Copperheads in the area, and this did not look like any Tiger Snakes I have seen before - but I am definitely no expert.
   7 Sep 2017
I should have said Rowes Lagoon. Interesting colour because tigers are usually much darker there. Typically they are blackish-brown and bright yellow stripes-underbelly. However, there is a variation with an orange stripes-underbelly. Several tigers have been seen there in recent years and owner says he often sees them. Should we just go with tiger (definitely not copperhead) and not likely anything else. Geoff
AaronClausen wrote:
   7 Sep 2017
Geoff - how can I see a tiger snake this coming spring in person. I am itching (never seen one).
WillO wrote:
   7 Sep 2017
I have seen several un-banded black tiger snakes up in the Snowy Mountains- I agree we could accept this as a Tiger Snake.
   7 Sep 2017
Aaron, I think from memory that Peter Child has one at his museum in Nicholls. You could also talk to Margaret about a possibly trip to Rowes Lagoon. Geoff
   7 Sep 2017
Aaron, I think from memory that Peter Child has one at his museum in Nicholls. You could also talk to Margaret about a possibly trip to Rowes Lagoon. Geoff
wombey wrote:
   3 Nov 2017
I agree, it looks more like a Tiger Snake. A clearer shot of the lip scales would have been helpful. Although hard to see there appears to be no white on the lips if this one.
   29 Jul 2018
This is surely Notechis scutatus. The defensive body posturing and extent of flaring is classic Tiger Snake behaviour and if you look closely at the pics there's no indication of lip barring which all copperheads have.
Christine wrote:
   29 Jul 2018
Thanks Patrick, I think that was pretty much decided in the discussion, but was not updated.
   30 Jul 2018
My pleasure Christine.

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