what is this snake

[horsenz]

Whilst in Cairns recently we were swimming at Crystal Cascades and this guy pulled this snake out of the bottom of one of the water holes...does anyone know what type it is?? :?

 

[Wrasse]

Macleays Water Snake - Enhydris polylepis

 

[horsenz]

Macleays Water Snake - Enhydris polylepis

so is it from the python family? and are they venomous?

 

[nook171]

im not sure so dont take my word but arnt they rear fanged?

 

[Wrasse]

Colubrid
Rear fanged, weakly venomous and not considered dangerous.

 

[nook171]

i was rite yay lol

 

[horsenz]

cool thanx for the replies...