This snake is known for its striking black body, crisscrossed with vivid yellow bands running along its length. Adult mangrove snakes can reach up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) long, making them one of ...

Mangrove pit vipers ... with a blunt snout and smooth scales with an impressive purple-black gloss. The snake grows up to approximately 19 cm long, with the tail measuring 2.8 cm.

Aussies are being reminded to look out for unwanted guests inside their home after a "beautiful" yet venomous critter was removed from a home in the 'Top End' – and it wasn't one of the usual ...