What snake is this??

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I have come across this snake in the same spot twice on my bush walks. It's not a great pic as the snake was curled up in a tight ball this time. It is a nice black with quite bright yellow yellow flecks all over. I don't know what colour its' belly is as i was not going to pick it up:ebiggrin:
Last time it was more just hanging about and is probably 1.2/1.3 mtrs. Nice looking snake.
 
I think we are going to need a head, a tail, a belly, or a snake expert here mate. Very handsome looking creature just the same.
 
ID from a pic like that is fraught with danger, as is handling it unless you are very sure you know what you're doing...but I'm pretty sure thats a Diamond Python, going by the thick body, colouration & your location...

Check out post 4, also 14:
https://www.australianreptileforum.com/arf/f109/show-us-your-diamonds-12219/

Also:
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/melbourne-region/reptiles-amphibians/diamond-python-/1024592185

Remember, these are much nicer coloured as they are bred for the bright yellow.

If you want to handle it, find a branch about 4' long with a fork at the end, pin its head to the ground & hold it firmly behind the head. Remember, pythons are powerful snakes & he WILL wrap coils around you...you may need help to remove them. Although non-venomous, they can have a nasty bite with their 128 needle sharp, backwards curved teeth, & can also carry Salmonella.

So...use caution! :rotfl:

Discalimer: You should be VERY sure of the snakes identification & also be competent in its handling before attempting to handle a wild snake. Or any reptile for that matter as most can give a nasty bite &/or carry Salmonella. Also, all reptiles are protected & taking them from the wild is not only reckless, selfish & ecologically very damaging its also illegal.

Best advice is take only photos :iconwink:
 
Well i reckon it is the Diamond Python. I was reading about them and it was the closest i could get to its' ID. They also said that DPs curl up around their eggs but rack off after the kiddies are hatched. One of the few snakes that does this. I will try and get a closer look at the markings.
It was indeed a nice looking snake and the pics don't do it justice...nice shiny black with bright yellow flecks.
I won't harrass it. Don't believe in doing that...especially if it IS a Mum looking after its' kiddies!!:ebiggrin:
 
NachaLuva said:
ID from a pic like that is fraught with danger, as is handling it unless you are very sure you know what you're doing...but I'm pretty sure thats a Diamond Python
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Yes it is definitely a Diamond Python.

I showed the pic to a guy I (now) work with, who has 25+ years experience with snakes (breeding & zoo/reptile parks etc)
His answer was, without a shadow of a doubt, a Diamond Python :)

Regards
Mr Turbo
 
Ok Thanks. I won't be so jumpy next time. Maybe i can get to see the eggs or kids!! Hope no one finds it. It's not really on the main walking track but it is on a side bit that people do use but lucky there are not a lot of people roaming around down here as it is a bit cool for them. The buggers are probably all up north catching Barras!!
 
Thgats what I was thinking, was hatching eggs....

They normally do this somewhere more secluded though.
 
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