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Black tiger snakes, or island tiger snakes (Notechis ater), are quite distinct from mainland tiger snakes. Most live on islands off the south coast of Australia and Tasmania, although some have a limited range on the mainland. Black tiger snakes (Notechis ater occidentalis) are found in the southwest corner of Western Australia, and Krefft's tiger snakes (Notechis ater ater) live in a small area of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia. Peninsula tiger snakes (Notechis ater niger) are found on the Yorke and Eyre Peninsula and Kangaroo Island and neighbouring islands. |
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| Notechis ater humphreysi is found on King island and most of the Bass Strait islands, and the large Notechis ater serventyi is found on Chappell Island and Badger Island. Most black tiger snakes prefer marshy areas, and are active in the day. Black tiger snakes eat mostly mutton birds, and often use their burrows. | |
Last updated: July 2005
