The Broad-headed snake is black with narrow bands of yellow, a distinctive pattern. If annoyed the Broad-headed snake will defend itself, striking repeatedly. They are potentially dangerous.
The Broad-headed Snake is found from Sydney to Nowra & inland to the Blue Mountains, usually on sandstone outcrops. They are considered endangered.
Broad-headed snakes climb rocks as well as trees. Feeds on lizards, usually skinks & geckos. Shelters under rock slabs & in sandstone hollows.
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Family: | Elapidae |
Genus: | Hoplocephalus |
Species: | bungaroides |