snake ID

[junglelove]

found this little hatchling in the backyard, just moved to the area far north nsw. anyone know what it is all my books are in storage, im thinking a whipsnake or brown tree???

 

[woody101]

keelback? just a guess

 

[junglelove]

thanks il look that on up

 

[jase75]

Yeah it's a Keelback.

 

[Bushman]

Yes, it's undoubtedly a Keelback or Freshwater Snake (Tropidonophis mairii).
Are they cat hairs and puncture marks on it? If so, get it to a vet asap if it's not already dead, otherwise it will be soon, as cat bites are a death sentence if left untreated.