Identification

[kingbrown]

Hi I am new to this group, I haven't seen any requests for Identification so I hope I am not breaking any rules by asking for an ID.

Yesterday I was walking in the bush near Hazelbrook in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney when I came across this attractive young/juvenile snake, and am curious to know what type of snake it is.

It's most striking feature is the different coloured head...or is it just starting to shed its skin? A full length photo of it is in my Album.

Thanks in advance. Kingbrown.

 

[jordo]

Drysdalia rhodogaster

 

[Snake Catcher Victoria]

Looks like a swamp snake shedding its skin.
Could be wrong though...

 

[WombleHerp]

marsh snake shedding? That's my guess

 

[eipper]

Jordo is spot on Drysdalia rhodogaster

Cheers.
Scott

 

[fauce]

looks like drysdalia rhodogaster....

 

[redbellybite]

Jordo is spot on Drysdalia rhodogaster

Cheers.
Scott

and for the common name that most understand which some forget to add its a mustard-bellied snake:lol::lol:

 

[kingbrown]

and for the common name that most understand which some forget to add its a mustard-bellied snake:lol::lol:

Many thanks for all the rapid replies guys, yes everything points to the Drysdalia rhodogaster (mustard-bellied snake). This guy was basking in the sun at the top of a high ridge.

 

[WombleHerp]

wow, I've never even heard of that snake before until now, well I am from Queensland You learn something new everyday hey!

Nat

 

[eipper]

Rbb,

I hate common names.....they change to much lol

Cheers,
Scott

 

[serpenttongue]

and for the common name that most understand which some forget to add its a mustard-bellied snake:lol::lol:

Or Eastern Masters snake.

 

[jack]

mustard bellied snake? ... pffft,
ditto eipper's comment above

 

[jack]

eastern masters snake is so 1993...

 

[sodou9]

Interesting post dude....Forums are always helpful in one way or the other. Thanks for giving out information. It’s really nice and mean full.