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Associated observations

Photos / Sounds

What

Southern Stiletto Snake (Atractaspis bibronii)

Observer

muir

Date

March 29, 2006 06:49 AM EST

Description

Bibron's burrowing asp.

I found this burrowing snake under my tent ground cloth. I don't typically pick up snakes, but I stupidly assumed it was harmless like the legless skinks found in the area, and grabbed it by the tail. Luckily, I wasn't bit and I found out later back at the bar with a field guide how poisonous this species is. No one's on record from having died from a bite of this stiletto snake, but people do lose fingers. Still have my 10.

Location approximate (Mosimawathakadu cattlepost).

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