Robert Valentic / Broad headed snake {Hoplocephalus sp} undescribed species from high altitude rocky habitat, Torrington, New South Wales, Australia

Robert Valentic / Stephen's banded snake {Hoplocephalus stephensii} Myall Lakes NP, New South Wales, Australia

Robert Valentic / Broad headed snake {Hoplocephalus bungaroides} female in pre-strike posture, Colo Heights, New South Wales, Australia. Endangered

Robert Valentic / Broad headed snake {Hoplocephalus bungaroides} male with mouth agape in pre-strike threat display, New South Wales, Australia

Robert Valentic / Pale headed snake {Hoplocephalus bitorquatus} emerging at night to hunt for geckos and frogs, Queensland, Australia

Robert Valentic / Broad headed snake {Hoplocephalus bungaroides} male striking, New South Wales, Australia

Robert Valentic / Pale broad headed snake {Hoplocephalus bitorquatus} male ready to strike, highly venomous, Queensland, Australia