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Tiger Snake

It was slithering across the road. It's length was definitely wider than the car when it was stretched out. We think about 7ft.
Rockin' Round Rolleston QLD

July 26th 2013
Travelled back East into Emerald 50kms then south 130kms to Rolleston. Dave travelled 600kms to Toowoomba for a few days on family business while I stayed in the caravan park and caught up on some much needed cleaning after 41 nights bush camping. My how the dust gets in. Grit in grooves I never new existed. Adored the long hot showers, running water and flicking power on with no thought as to whe ... read more
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12th November 2014

Not a Tiger Snake
I came across this image while researching the population of Tiger Snakes that occurs in Carnarvon Gorge. The snake in your photo isn't even a venomous snake - it's just a harmless Black-headed Python. Tiger Snakes are typically about a quarter of the size of this and don't occur in the dry, hot areas in the Bowen Basin.
15th July 2015

Good to Know
Thanks for the information.

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