Is this a Keelback?

[MrHappy]

I found this little guy on my patio. Is it a keelback?

 

[H.bitorquatus]

rough scaled snake, nice snake!

 

[Sdaji]

I was expecting a picture of a Taipan and thought it was going to be the best thread of the year! :lol:

 

[MrHappy]

Didn't know we got them in Nth Qld (rough scaled snakes that is).

 

[H.bitorquatus]

They are found in a few pockets, here is a map for you

Rough-scaled snake (Tropidechis carinatus) at the Australian Reptile Online Database | ReptilesDownUnder.com

 

[Slats]

Lol there is even one near Coober Pedy

 

[Slats]

Got to love mis ID's

 

[H.bitorquatus]

lol just noticed that, I can imagine seeing one out there :lol: probably out looking for opals trying to strike it rich..

 

[waruikazi]

lol just noticed that, I can imagine seeing one out there :lol: probably out looking for opals trying to strike it rich..

Could have been a hitch hiker, it's not that far fetched.

 

[Slats]

Could have been a hitch hiker, it's not that far fetched.

Who would want to go to SA

 

[waruikazi]

Hrmmm i see your point, scratch that idea.