FLIPPING TIN FOR VENOMOUS SNAKES IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA | ENDANGERED GOANNAS & HIDDEN LIZARDS

Описание: In this episode, we head south of Sydney to explore some incredible habitat in search of Australia’s hidden reptiles. We start the day hiking through waterfall country, carefully searching rocky outcrops and bushland for the endangered Heath Monitor while keeping our eyes peeled for elusive Diamond Python.

After an epic morning in the bush, we switch things up and travel to an abandoned golf course, an unexpected hotspot for reptile life. Here we start flipping tin and uncover an amazing variety of species, including Red‑bellied Black Snakes, Marsh Snakes, She‑oak Skinks, and more surprises hiding beneath the surface.

This video is all about habitat awareness, and showcasing just how much wildlife can be found in overlooked places when you know where to look. Every animal is observed with care and left exactly where it belongs.

If you enjoy Australian reptiles, snake spotting, and real-world herping adventures, make sure to like, subscribe, and join us for the next search into the wild

HEATH MONITOR
The Sydney Heath Monitor (Varanus rosenbergi) is a rare and secretive goanna found in isolated pockets of heathland and sandstone country around the Sydney Basin. This endangered species relies on intact bushland, rocky shelters, and termite mounds for survival, making habitat protection critical. Shy by nature, these monitors are powerful climbers and skilled hunters, feeding on insects, reptiles, small mammals, and eggs. Spotting one in the wild is a special experience and a reminder of just how unique and fragile Sydney’s native wildlife is.

EASTERN WATER SKINK
Eastern Water Skinks have a long tail and their back is olive-brown above with scattered small black spots on the body and tail . They also have a narrow pale golden or yellow stripe that runs from their eye down the side of their body. The lower flanks are creamy yellow with numerous scattered small black spots.

RED-BELLIED BLACK SNAKE
The red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae, native to Australia. The red belly is one of eastern Australia's most commonly encountered snakes. It has glossy black upperparts, bright red or orange flanks, and a pink or red belly. It is not aggressive and generally retreats from human encounters.

MARSH SNAKE
Bites from this species have been known to cause severe local symptoms such as pain & swelling, with more general reactions such as headaches and nausea also recorded.
Fairly uniform brown, olive or black above with dark grey or black belly surface. Two prominent narrow pale-yellowish stripes on each side of face, one running from snout, through eye and onto neck area, & one below eye running from snout to corner of mouth.

MAINLAND SHE-OAK SKINK
The Mainland She-oak Skink (Cyclodomorphus casuarinae) is a secretive, slow-moving lizard found in coastal heathlands and open bush across southeastern Australia. Perfectly camouflaged among leaf litter and fallen she-oak needles, this species spends much of its life hidden beneath debris and tin. Despite its snake-like appearance, it’s a harmless skink that feeds on insects and other small invertebrates. Encounters are uncommon, making every sighting a real highlight for herpers and a great indicator of healthy habitat.

EASTERN WATER DRAGON
he Water Dragon can be identified by a distinctively deep angular head and nuchal crest of spinose scales that joins the vertebral crest extending down the length of its body to the tail. Enlarged spinose scales are also present across the lateral surface, unevenly distributed amongst regular keeled scales.