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In the Grass

Mustard Bellied Snake (Elapognathus rhodogaster). These tiny snakes grow to only about 30cm long - this appeared to be a young one, it was somewhat shorter than full size and less than 10mm thick (compare it against the lawn). It did not show any signs of aggression so my neighbour picked it up on a shovel, put it in a bucket, and we released it back in the nearby nature reserve. They are categorised as only 'mildly venomous'. Second shot in note.
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slgwv said:

Nice shot. It doesn't _look_ venomous--most North American venomous snakes are pit vipers, so you get used to watching out for that triangular head. A cylindrical head like this looks innocuous! (To be sure, the coral snake is an exception, but they're only found way down south.)
10 years ago

tiabunna replied to slgwv:

Thanks, Steve. I'm fairly sure that we have no vipers, though a few of our snakes have broad heads. Most of our most dangerous snakes aren't among them though, so it's a matter of having a good identification and being careful.
10 years ago

beverley said:

o0o rather in yours than mine ;-) oOo
10 years ago

tiabunna replied to beverley:

Well, they do add interest, Bev. :)
10 years ago

beverley said:

ADMIRED in 4U and also NATURE 4U
10 years ago

tiabunna replied to beverley:

:)
10 years ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Great capture!

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10 years ago

tiabunna replied to William Sutherland:

Thank you, William.
10 years ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

impressive find and pic!
10 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna replied to Annemarie:

Thank you, Annemarie.
10 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

Thanks, Dave. Sometimes it's safest just to look at the images. :)
10 years ago

RHH said:

Lovely shot and a beautiful creature.
10 years ago

tiabunna replied to RHH:

Thank you, Ron.
10 years ago