Homalopsidae
Roebuck Bay Mangrove Snake
Myron resetari
A small mangrove snake known from the Broome type locality, with a potentially wider range.
Venom status is not established in the checked species sources.
Identification and appearance
A small coastal mangrove snake from the Broome type locality. The checked account describes a grey ground colour with darker blotches, while the wider range remains unresolved.
Other names
Broome Mangrove Snake
Typical length
The male holotype measured 33 cm from snout to vent and 39.5 cm in total, including its tail. A probable juvenile female measured 29 cm in total. These specimen measurements establish neither a typical adult interval nor a species maximum.
Key identification features
- Grey body with darker blotches
- Known from Broome, Western Australia
- Associated with coastal mangrove habitat
Where it is found
Known from the Broome type locality in Western Australia; the original account notes that it may be more widespread.
Reproduction
Live-bearing
Medical significance
Human medical significance is not established. Seek urgent medical care for any bite and call 000 if snakebite is suspected.
What to do if you encounter one
Keep your distance and leave the snake a clear route away. Do not handle it, chase it for a photograph or attempt to inspect its mouth. If it is inside a building, keep people and pets clear and contact a qualified local snake catcher.
Similar-looking snakes
Richardson's Mangrove Snake is the cited scale-based comparison; do not handle to check scale rows.
Sources checked
- Australian Reptile Online Database — Roebuck Bay Mangrove Snake (2026-09-25)
- NUS — Murphy 2011 Myron resetari account (2026-09-25)
- The Reptile Database — Myron resetari (2026-09-25)
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