Tiger Snake

Tiger Snake

Tiger snakes typically have prominent yellow and black cross-bands, however not all have this pattern. Entirely patternless individuals may occur in banded populations, and these types range in colour from yellowish-brown to black.

The species is often associated with watery environments such as creeks, dams, drains, lagoons, wetlands and swamps. Tiger snakes will shelter in or under fallen timber, in deep matted vegetation and old animal burrows. Unlike most Australian elapids, tiger snakes climb well and have been found as high as 10 m above the ground.

Tiger snakes in the wild have a broad diet that includes fish, frogs and tadpoles, lizards, birds and mammals, as well as carrion. They will readily search underwater and can stay under for at least 9 minutes! They are also often cannibals.

Tiger snakes have a fearsome reputation because of their aggressive nature and toxic venom.

THIS SNAKE IS CONSIDERED HIGHLY VENOMOUS AND DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NEVER BE APPROACHED.