Macleay's Water Snake in Redlynch QLD 4870 (May 2024)

Underwater snake that (I think) i observed hunting under large rocks systematically before striking at a guppy. Habitat was the pebbly, shallow bank of a fresh water creek which was often shallow but always running. I may have mis-seen the act of predation however it seemed to display predatory behaviour regardless; searching under rocks systematically. It was not photophobic at all despite being filmed well after sunset at 645pm. It seemed unaffe Ted by my filming despite being in only 5 or 6 inches of water.

Note: This sighting was recorded on iNaturalist and may contain additional scientific observations.

Macleay's Water Snake

Sunday 19 May 2024

Redlynch QLD 4870, Australia, Queensland

-16.934635, 145.695501