Spotted black snake

Snake bites from this species is considered very dangerous, if bitten seek urgent medical attention. 

Body moderately robust.  Head not noticeably distinct from neck. Colour very variable from jet black to grey and sometimes pale brown. Mid body scales are 17 rows.

Diurnal to nocturnal. Lives in dry woodland, savannah, grassland, brigalow and agricultural land.

Feeds on small mammals, frogs, lizards and other snakes.

NSW and QLD almost exclusively west of the Great Dividing Range.