48 AUSTRALIAN SNAKES. 



Sutherland's Dwarf Snake. 



Pseudelops siUherlandi, Do Vis. 



S. 17, V. IGO, A. 2, S.C. 40. 



Queensland ; lengtli, 12 inches. 



Red-naped Snake. 



Pseudetnps diadema, Sclilegel. 

 S. 15, y. 164-203, A. 2, S.C. 40-G2. 

 This beautiful little species is not only of wide range, 

 but is also very common ; one of the commonest snakes 

 in New South Wales. It ranges throughout Eastern, 

 l^orthern, and Westei'n Australia, and is also known as 

 the Scarlet-spotted and Diadem Snake. Brown above, 

 the head and neck are black, with a brilliant scarlet 

 spot on the nape ; the under parts are cream-colored. 

 Tlie Red-naped Snake is a small species not more 

 than 2 feet in length, and quite inoffensive, allowing 

 itself to be freely handled. 



Whip Snake. 



Diem'inia psaminophis, Schlegel. 

 Plate 7. 



S. 15, V. 170-255, A. 2, S.C. 69-105. 



Around Sydney, this is one of the best-known 

 snakes, and, although in scientific company with some 



