About Tropidechis carinatus (Krefft, 1863)
Dorsal Coloration
This species, Tropidechis carinatus, is a snake that ranges in color from brown to olive, with narrow, irregular cross-bands or blotches of darker brown.
Ventral Coloration
Its belly is greenish-grey or olive-cream, and often has darker blotches.
Scale Structure
The mid-body scales have a raised keel, giving them a carinated appearance.
Similar Species Confusion
This combination of coloration and scale structure causes confusion between this snake and the non-venomous keelback snake.
Adult Size
Adults of this species grow to around 70 cm in length.
Habitat Preferences
This snake lives in rainforests, moist open forests, and alongside waterways.
Geographic Distribution
Its distribution ranges from mid-eastern New South Wales to the northernmost tip of far-north Queensland.
