MARSH SNAKE

 32                 MARSH SNAKE                       Hemiaspis signata

AUSTRALIAN SNAKES                   10

Also known as Black-bellied Swamp Snake. Found in coastal and near-coastal areas of eastern Australia from far northern Queensland to south coast of NSW. Wide range of habitat, usually in low-lying marshy areas but also on dry rocky ridges and wooded beach dunes. Diurnal and crepuscular. Feeds largely on skinks and frogs.