Tasmanian Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus) (Syn: Notechis ater) in captivity at East Coast Wildlife Park near Bicheno, Tasmania, Australia. Photographed on 27 January 2010.

Tasmanian Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus) (Syn: Notechis ater) in captivity at East Coast Wildlife Park near Bicheno, Tasmania, Australia. Photographed on 27 January 2010.

Tasmanian Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus) (Syn: Notechis ater) in captivity at East Coast Wildlife Park near Bicheno, Tasmania, Australia. Photographed on 27 January 2010.

Tasmanian Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus) (Syn: Notechis ater) in captivity at East Coast Wildlife Park near Bicheno, Tasmania, Australia. Photographed on 27 January 2010.

Tasmanian Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus) (Syn: Notechis ater) in captivity at East Coast Wildlife Park near Bicheno, Tasmania, Australia. Photographed on 27 January 2010.

Tasmanian Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus) (Syn: Notechis ater) in captivity at East Coast Wildlife Park near Bicheno, Tasmania, Australia. Photographed on 27 January 2010.

Tasmanian Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus) (Syn: Notechis ater) in captivity at East Coast Wildlife Park near Bicheno, Tasmania, Australia. Photographed on 27 January 2010.