Pseudonaja nuchalis Gunther, 1858

LIV.2000.1.23

Information

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.