tiger snake (notechis scutatus) hiding among the rocks : (pix sanjiv shukla)

tiger snake notechis scutatus family elapidae large highly venomous reptile australia tasmania banding black yellow variable coloration patterning grounddwelling swim climb trees size colour dark bands contrasting pale olive orange venom snakebite neurotoxins coagulants brown jetblack underside light prey bite fatal humans coastal regions wetlands creeks dams habitat watercourses water animal fauna nature