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Tiger snake ( Notechis Scutatus )
Warning Tiger snakes are dangerously venomous
Tiger snakes are found in the lower half of Western Australia and
are particularly
thick in the lower half of the South West in Western Australia and
they are dangerously venomous
Tiger Snakes are primarily black in colour and the Western version
found here is distinguished by it's yellow bands on it's underbelly.
The tiger snake venom is not as toxic as other snakes found but it
still has a potentially life threatening venom and has killed a number
humans though out Australia over the past few years.
Tiger snakes are said to have a good grip and you will know about
it when bitten, tiger snakes are found around Lake Richmond so caution
should be exercised when walking along the open grass at Lake Richmond,
Under no circumstances should a tiger snake be played with they will
strike if one start to hazzel one out.When a tiger snake gets ready
to strike you will see the neck flatten's out and the upper half of
the head form's an "S" like shape. Tiger snakes are usually
found around swamps and wetlands where they can find one of their
favourite food ,frogs, bugs, etcName : Tiger Snake - Notechis Scutatus
Size : To 3 - 4½'
Distribution : Australia : The East and West Of Australia
Habitat : Forests , Open Grasslands
Food : Frogs
Breeding : Live-Bearing , Usually 30 At Onetime
Appearance : It Can Be Olive Or Even Reddish And Usually Has A Series
Of Lighter Crossbands , It Flattens Its Neck When It Is Angry
Vist Armadale
Reptile and Wildlife Centre for more information on Snake's
Also try searching for Tiger snakes on Carnac Isand
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