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Rare dwarf tiger snakes spotted
From: AAP
January 04, 2006
RARE dwarf tiger snakes have been spotted in South Australia's Flinders Ranges.
The sightings of Kreff's tiger snakes has prompted field surveys to find out where the reptiles are living in the southern Flinders Ranges.
About 14 recent sightings have been reported ? previously, only 18 records of the snake have been recorded by the SA Museum.
The Department of Environment says the creek-dwelling snakes have been spotted recently near Mount Remarkable, on the southern outskirts of Port Augusta.
"Kreff's tiger snakes are extremely rare and most likely a relic population from when the River Murray emptied into Spencer Gulf," department spokeswoman Julie Schofield said.
From here: http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,17727235-29277,00.html
From: AAP
January 04, 2006
RARE dwarf tiger snakes have been spotted in South Australia's Flinders Ranges.
The sightings of Kreff's tiger snakes has prompted field surveys to find out where the reptiles are living in the southern Flinders Ranges.
About 14 recent sightings have been reported ? previously, only 18 records of the snake have been recorded by the SA Museum.
The Department of Environment says the creek-dwelling snakes have been spotted recently near Mount Remarkable, on the southern outskirts of Port Augusta.
"Kreff's tiger snakes are extremely rare and most likely a relic population from when the River Murray emptied into Spencer Gulf," department spokeswoman Julie Schofield said.
From here: http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,17727235-29277,00.html