This profile is pending review by a qualified herpetologist. Never rely on it to decide whether a snake is safe to approach.
Overview
Responsible for many bites in the wet zone. Bites can lead to serious complications, so every bite needs hospital care.
How to recognise it
- 1Distinctive upturned, fleshy tip to the snout
- 2Triangular head with a dark stripe behind the eye
- 3Brown or grey body with dark blotches that blend into leaf litter
Where it lives
Leaf litter in forests, plantations and home gardens, mainly in the wet zone and hills.