hard to give a definitive ID with only a short section of the tail, but given the location and relative apparent size of the animal, P. textilis is definitely most likely, so happy to go with that.
I would be interested in John Wombey's comment on this photo. It looks like a very long tail for a snake. I am not seeing ventral scutes (but photo not very clear), but instead scales continuing on to the very pale creamy underside of the body? tail? Also body doesn't look particularly dorso-laterally flattened as a snake generally would appear. It may just be the unclear image I can see on this computer. I would like to see a close up of that body area if it is possible to add another photo. I will wait for John's comment before changing the selection.
On another look at this image I agree it’s probably a pygopid. Scales are also round and short which support pygopod. So happy to change ID. I originally thought it was a snake based on the more triangular shape of the body, better pictures would be the only way to confirm this.
OK thanks John and Brian. Lets wait until we contact the photographer. WalkYonder could you email one of us the photo (or several if you took more than one)? We should be able to at least conclude to the level of family and that will still be of interest. Thank you for taking the time to submit the record.
Thanks for the additional photos and information WalkYonder. John and I now agree that this is as originally thought by the photograher - Eastern Brown Snake (P. textilis ). Leave as moderated by Brian.
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