Snake ID

[Kitah]

Heya guys, I just got back from a walk, and on the road I found a small snake (roadkill unfortunately) it looks like it must have been killed last night, because it has dried out totally and is completely flat, but i didnt see it last night or the night before, so it must have been killed after i went past.

Anyway, what i'd like to know, is if anyone can give an ID on a flat snake? its black, about 40-50cm in length, and a lot of the scales (more noticeable on the underbelly) seem to have a reddish coloured outline... and it was found at james cook university. do we get black snakes in this area?

 

[Just_Joshin]

Can you post a pic??

 

[Kitah]

haha its rather flat and a pic may not help.. hang on a sec n ill get one for you

 

[caustichumor]

Yeah I have seen a couple of rbbs in townsville.. pity they are great looking animals.

 

[Just_Joshin]

haha its rather flat and a pic may not help.. hang on a sec n ill get one for you

ok cool

 

[iceman]

yes there are red belly blacks in townsville.

 

[Kitah]

parts of the snake look like a lighter brown colour, but the majority of it seems to be extremly dark brown/black (moreso than seen in the pictures). also note that in the larger body shot ive got here, the head is upsidedown (looks like the snake is twisted

As i said.. doubt the pics will be helpful!

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[Just_Joshin]

Hoplocephalus bitorquatus ??

P.S. That is one flat, crusty **** snake.

 

[caustichumor]

I have seen more identifiable species come out of the deep fryer....

 

[Kitah]

lol thats what i mean.. its extremely dry and flat. The roads get really hot, so would have EASILY dried it out today. took a while to get it off the road as well..

wasnt sure if it was identifiable thanks guys

 

[eipper]

HI shadow,
From those pics its not a Pseudechis nor is it Cryptophis nigrescens.

I suggest it is Dendrelaphis punctulatus. but without the snake in hand its quite hard to tell

Cheers,
Scott