eastern small eyed snake
Rhinoprocephalus Nigrescens
highly venomous
Bites from this snake are rare but can potentially be fatal.
Description
Body moderate. Head slightly disctinct from neck. Smooth and glossy scales and colour is black. Mid body scales in 15 rows.
habitat
Nocturnal species. Lives in forests, woodland, and rocky areas.
Diet
Feeds on lizards, frogs and sometimes other snakes.
Distribution
East coast. From Mossman,QLD to Melbourne, VIC.