Robert Valentic / Ingram's Brown Snake (Pseudonaja ingrami) male adopting a typical defensive posture, Hamilton Channels near Boulia in far western Queensland, summer. Controlled conditions

Robert Valentic / Ingram's Brown Snake (Pseudonaja ingrami) female from the Hamilton Channels near Boulia, far western Queensland, Australia. Controlled conditions

Ernie Janes / Navelwort (Omphalodes) 'Cherry Ingram' cultivated plant in flower.

Robert Valentic / Northern Brownsnake (Pseudonaja nuchalis) watches for predators while basking, Kununurra, New South Wales, Australia

Robert Valentic / Northern Brownsnake (Pseudonaja nuchalis) male active on surface (spends most of its time deep within soil cracks) Kununurra, Western Australia

Robert Valentic / Northern Brownsnake (Pseudonaja nuchalis). male in defensive posture, Kununurra, Western Australia