Tiger Snake

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Tiger Snake - Peter Robertson | Tiger Snake - The State of Victoria, Department of Environment and Primary Industries/McCann | Tiger Snake - The State of Victoria, Department of Environment and Primary Industries/McCann

Notechis scutatus

Varies in colour from uniform light brown to black. Adults can reach 2 m in length. Broad, flattened heads.

Details
Type
Reptile
Group
Animals
Snake
Other Common Names
Mainland Tiger Snake
Biology

Viviparous (live young). Producing 20-30 live young late summer or early autumn. Active day and night.

Distinctive Markings

Alternating light and dark bands. Occasionally bands may be absent

Taxonomy
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Elapidae
Genus
Notechis
Species
scutatus
Found in the temperate areas of southern Australia, including Tasmania.

Source: Atlas of Living Australia

Tiger Snakes are named for their striped markings however these are not always present.

Interesting Facts
Diet

Carnivore. Frogs and small insects including cicadas, moths and caterpillars.

Habitat

Prefers swampy or marshy ground. Found near creeks, rivers or dams.

Native Status
Native to Australia