ENDANGERED - Grey Snake ( Hemiaspis damelii )

[C'baoth]

The Grey snake is a mostly harmless Elapid that is native to my area & is on the endangered list . So I'm very keen to do my bit & in a worst case scenario at least have them safe in a private collection . Can anyone help me out in aquiring a couple of these little fellas before it's too late .

 

[C'baoth]

Here's a pic

 

[micko]

hi there what area are they from i havent heard of them.What do you mean by mostly harmless elapid are they just placid or they have small mouth so they cant bite us easily.Thanks MICKO

 

[jessop]

Think their venom is not as toxic as other elapids... Am pretty sure they got the equipment (mouth/fang size)to bite you though!

 

[micko]

cool thanks mate

 

[Macca]

Hi C'baoth,

Where did you see these guys as being endangered?

They are common throughout quite a large range in NSW.

Cheers,

Macca

 

[jessop]

I also though it was a Colubrid... Not elapid, will have a look

 

[jessop]

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Slatey Grey Snake: Non venomous rear-fanged Colubrid.

 

[jessop]

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Look on page 3...

 

[Retic]

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I think some people are confusing the Slatey Grey with the Grey Snake, the latter is a mildly venomous elapid.

 

[Ricko]

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its not a dam slatey grey. Hemiaspis damelii thats what it is and i know that aint a slatey.

 

[Retic]

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Exactly, it seemed quite clear to me.

 

[Ricko]

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there seems to be alot of misinformation going around these days lol

 

[Retic]

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I think people seem to get confused with common names but Latin names should be pretty straightforward.

 

[C'baoth]

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No it's not a slatey grey , that's a colubrid. The grey snake is from se qld & ne nsw & is listed on qld nation parks websites as being rare & endangered .

Macca it's good to hear they are still flourishing in nsw , it must just be qld they are endangered .

 

[jessop]

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ahhh thanks for clearing that up. Was not sure which one you meant...

 

[C'baoth]

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Oh & they are mildy venomous but fully capable , as much as a 600mm snake can be i guess .

 

[Retic]

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Yes that was my point, some people seem to think you were talking about the Slatey Grey even though you put Hemiaspis damelii.

 

[C'baoth]

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I get that every time I menion it . Slatey's must be popular , but then again the grey is rare .

 

[Lurk]

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I have seen Slatet Greys and that dont look like one to me.
I wish I could help but I hate the word indangered.