( Cacphis squamulosus ) 45cm - 75cm
These snake are commonly confused with juvenile Red belly blacks.
The golden crown snake has a dark brown upper body with a pinkish
to red under belly the head has a yellow to golden crown or stripe around the top of its head but dose not join up.
This snake when threatened will sit in striking pose and lunging forward
similar to a brown snake. Found in gardens in leaf litter and under logs and rocks
they are a nocturnal hunter, hunting small skinks.
They are not regarded as dangerous to Humans or pets a bite may have some local swelling.
VENOMOUS BUT NOT REGARDED AS DANGEROUS.
These snake are commonly confused with juvenile Red belly blacks.
The golden crown snake has a dark brown upper body with a pinkish
to red under belly the head has a yellow to golden crown or stripe around the top of its head but dose not join up.
This snake when threatened will sit in striking pose and lunging forward
similar to a brown snake. Found in gardens in leaf litter and under logs and rocks
they are a nocturnal hunter, hunting small skinks.
They are not regarded as dangerous to Humans or pets a bite may have some local swelling.
VENOMOUS BUT NOT REGARDED AS DANGEROUS.
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I have been finding Golden Crown snakes while cleaning up my garden.
Just found one in the garden. Loverly (Figtree area)
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