Which Australian snake might this be?

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Where in Australia was it?

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New South WalesQueenslandVictoriaTasmaniaWestern AustraliaSouth AustraliaNorthern TerritoryAustralian Capital TerritoryNot sure

Where was it?

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House or shedGarden or yardGrassland or paddockBushland or forestTree or shrubFreshwater, creek or wetlandSea, coast or beachRocks or stoneNot sure

What pattern stood out?

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Which colours did you notice?

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