Reptiles and Frogs
Snakes
Sighting 4522711

Unidentified

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Unidentified at suppressed - 12 Nov 2009
Unidentified at suppressed - 12 Nov 2009
Unidentified at suppressed - 12 Nov 2009
Unidentified at suppressed - 12 Nov 2009
Unidentified at suppressed - 12 Nov 2009
Unidentified at suppressed - 12 Nov 2009
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Identification history

Unidentified 2 Nov 2023 AndyRoo

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User's notes

Guesstimated location. Length approx 100cm scaling off boot footprint at bottom of pic. It was washed up on beach, where we had been swimming the day before, near our campsite. Consulting my Wilson & Swan "A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia" 2nd Edition I reckon it's probably an Olive-headed Sea Snake (Disteira major) judging by the ~30 broad dark bands across its back and its short thick head.

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Paul57 wrote:
   16 Nov 2023
Looks like a sea snake with its flattened tail.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 12 Nov 2009 02:29 PM Recorded on
  • AndyRoo Recorded by

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  • Unknown Gender
  • Deceased Animal health

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