Bandy-Bandy

Vermicella annulata

This is a small snake measuring only 75cm. fully grown. It lays eggs producing up to 6 in a clutch.

Newly hatched snakes measure about 175 millimeters in length.

The bandy-bandy lives in eastern and southern Australia.

It is nocturnal and is also a burrowing snake, often found under logs and rocks.

Prey consists of blind snakes and small lizards. It is venomous, but not considered dangerous to humans. When provoked it will raise its body into a loop.

This particular picture was taken after a visit to our house, the snake was kind enough to leave without too much fuss, and is seen here leaving the verandah.

Reference

"Graeme Gow's complete guide to Australian Snakes":Cornstalk Publishing.

Richard Shine - "Australian Snakes anatural History".Reed Books Australia

 

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