Pseudonaja nuchalis Gunther, 1858

Large, slender snake with narrow head and indistinct neck and large eyes. Colour highly variable, from light brown to almost black, some individuals are patterned with V- or W-shaped marks on the neck, broad, dark or narrow brown crossbands or herring-bone patterns. Belly is cream or yellow with dark grey or dark orange crossbands. Length up to 1.6 m.