Bandy-bandy
Vermicella
annulata
This
is a small snake measuring only 75cm. fully grown. It lays eggs
producing up to 6 eggs in a clutch.
Newly
hatched snakes measure about 175millimeters 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
