Assuming you are in Melbourne still, I concur that it is a Little Whip snake. Apart from the appropriate size, colour and the dark, sharp-edged head blotch, it has the characteristic narrow pale band across the nostrils.Where did it come from lol
Hey Bananapeel,
might want to get your facts straight.
this species killed a person in 2007.
Cheers
Scott
Parasuta flagellum is classed as potentially dangerous. This reflects a change due to the death caused by this species. Anaphylaxis aside this species has been implicated in a number of serious cases.
Generally, in this country smaller elapid species are misguidedly thought to not have potentially severe bites. Small snakes kill people.
I have been bitten by tigers, adders and collett's that did nothing more than give a headache and a stinging, swollen finger. Does that mean they harmless... Of course not.
There are serious bites recorded from a whole host of smaller species, there are difficulties surrounding treatment as well a lack of understanding. If it is venomous, treat it with respect it deserves.
cheers
Scott
Parasuta flagellum is classed as potentially dangerous. This reflects a change due to the death caused by this species. Anaphylaxis aside this species has been implicated in a number of serious cases.
Generally, in this country smaller elapid species are misguidedly thought to not have potentially severe bites. Small snakes kill people.
I have been bitten by tigers, adders and collett's that did nothing more than give a headache and a stinging, swollen finger. Does that mean they harmless... Of course not.
There are serious bites recorded from a whole host of smaller species, there are difficulties surrounding treatment as well a lack of understanding. If it is venomous, treat it with respect it deserves.
cheers
Scott
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