Robert Valentic / Strap-snouted brownsnake (Pseudonaja aspidorhyncha) female, Mulga habitat near Charleville, Queensland, Australia Controlled conditions

Robert Valentic / D - Strap Snouted Brownsnake (Pseudonaja aspidorhyncha) female in strike pose, South Australia

Robert Valentic / Strap-snouted brown snake (Pseudonaja aspidorhyncha) in pre strike position.Westmar, inland south-eastern Queensland, Australia.

Doug Gimesy / Strap-snouted brown snake (Pseudonaja aspidorhyncha) on ground. William Creek Road, South Australia, Australia.

Doug Gimesy / Strap-snouted brown snake (Pseudonaja aspidorhyncha) on ground.? William Creek Road, South Australia, Australia.

Robert Valentic / Strap-snouted brownsnake (Pseudonaja aspidorhyncha) female brigalow habitat near Charleville in inland Queensland, Australia. Night, summer, controlled.

Robert Valentic / Strap-snouted brownsnake (Pseudonaja aspidorhyncha) female in a defensive posture. Charleville, outback Queensland, Australia. Controlled conditions

Robert Valentic / Strap-snouted brownsnake (Pseudonaja aspidorhyncha) female rearing up at a perceived threat in a pre-strike posture. Westmar, Queensland, Australia.

Robert Valentic / Strap-snouted brown snake (Pseudonaja aspidorhyncha) basking in the late afternoon,levee near Quilpie, Queensland, Australia.