Black-striped Snake & Black-naped Snake
Small harmless, mildly venomous snakes found over much of the southern half of Australia. They spend much of their time beneath the ground, but may be encountered on the surface at night.
A Black-striped Snake (Neelaps calonotus) from Ellenbrook, WA. Restricted to the coastal sandplain between Dongara and Mandurah.
A Black-striped Snake (Neelaps calonotus) from Ellenbrook, WA.
A Black-naped Snake (Neelaps bimaculatus) from near Coolgardie, WA. It is far more widespread than the Black-striped Snake.
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