Monday, Jun 14, 2021 at 12:44
I’d suggest Les is correct with his ID of this fellow being a Woma. The BH python has a glossy black head that runs down his neck to his “shoulders”, so to speak. They can be a bit feisty at times, in Qld anyway, while in the
Kimberley, they seemed very placid.
The Inland Taipan, while similar with stripes along the body, usually have a black head only, but in some land types the head appears to be more a brown colour. Driving around
Diamantina Lakes NP one afternoon looking for cattle, and came across a most magnificent specimen, sunning himself, while scaring passers-by, such as me. Black head, stripes and a thickish body, but not aggressive on this occasion.
By the way Chris, they are world’s most venomous reptile!
Bob
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