It occurs in a wide variety of habitats and, like the carpet python, is a common visitor to suburban homes. Highly variable in colour over its range, the Brisbane population is most commonly green with a yellow belly. This partly arboreal, fast-moving, rear-fanged snake is non-venomous and regarded as harmless although it will bite when provoked. Can reach well over three metres but are more commonly closer to two metres.Ĭommon tree snake / Dendrelaphis punctulatus Although non-venomous and generally placid, larger individuals can deliver a nasty bite if provoked. Carpet pythons predominantly prey on mammals and birds, while the smaller individuals will eat lizards and frogs. This robust, slow-moving snake is highly variable in colour and pattern and is a common visitor to homes around Brisbane, often taking up residence in roofs. Large individuals can reach two metres in length. The red-belly is associated with water systems such as creeks, wetlands or swamps where frogs – its preferred prey item – are common. Despite having never been linked to a human fatality, this snake is highly venomous and should be treated with extreme caution. Red-bellied black snake / Psuedechis porphyriacusĪ jet-black snake with a distinctive red flush to the flanks which fades to a cream belly. The eastern brown is found in a wide variety of habitats favouring disturbed areas where its primary prey items – small mammals and reptiles – are plentiful. The belly is cream to yellow and generally flecked with orange dots. Highly variable in colour and shading, this species ranges from olive to brown to black and its pattern can be uniform, banded or speckled. With this in mind scroll down for examples of Brisbane's more commonly seen snake species.Įastern brown snake / Pseudonaja textilisĪ skittish, fast-moving, highly venomous species that is responsible for more human fatalities than any other Australian snake. You should NEVER approach a snake unless accompanied by a licensed professional who understands the temperament of different species and can ensure an accurate ID. Sometimes virtually harmless and highly dangerous species look alike.Įven if you see a photo of a non-venomous snake that resembles your scaly visitor, always treat the snake with extreme caution. Additionally, snakes have a uniform body plan with highly variable colours and patterns, which means that it can be hard to distinguish between very different snake species. It can be difficult to positively identify a snake as they will often rush for cover as soon as they detect human presence, leaving no more than a swiftly retreating tail tip to go by. For snake photo identification please email all pics to or alternatively refer to the below guide.Ĭommonly Encountered Snakes Around The Greater Brisbane Area
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