Black-naped Hooded Snake in Swan Reach SA 5354 (Oct 2025)

For size reference the largest rectangle in the base of the plastic box is 126mm x 90mm. You can also just make out the very short tail. Estimated SNVL of 290mm. Keys out to Suta nigriceps in SA Museum's Keys to snakes, 2024. But John Fowler & Rachel Barnes @john1733 indicated those in our area (SA, Murraylands) are missidentified: http://reptilesofaustralia.com/snakes/elapids/Suta_dwyeri_and_nigriceps.html I initially thought a baby brown, so was very nervous about handling it. First an insect box that it got out of, then a larger opaque plastic box that it couldn't climb. However, it wasn't aggressive like baby browns. And the black stripe, with reddish brown sides didn't seem right. Found in the garage; almost trod on it when I went to the loo last night.

Note: This sighting was recorded on iNaturalist and may contain additional scientific observations.

Black-naped Hooded Snake

Friday 17 October 2025

Swan Reach SA 5354, Australia, South Australia

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