Gould's hooded snake

Gould's hooded snake (Suta gouldii), also known commonly as the black-headed snake and Gould's black-headed snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Western Australia.

Etymology
The specific name, gouldii, is in honor of English ornithologist John Gould.

Description
Adults of S. gouldii have an average snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 30 cm, and the length of the tail is on average 13.3% SVL. The maximum recorded SVL is 47 cm.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of S. gouldii are forest, shrubland, grassland, and rocky areas.

Reproduction
S. gouldii is ovoviviparous.

Venom
Although S. gouldii is venomous, its bite is considered to be of lesser medical significance. A life-threatening envenomation is unlikely, but a debilitating injury is possible.