Appearance
Smooth scaled, glossy snake with distinctive pattern of sharply contrasting black and white rings that continue right around the body. Snout black, rounded. Short, blunt tail. Small eyes. Midbody scales at 15 rows. Average Length : 50–60 cm. The species possesses a weak venom and is generally considered harmless due to small size of mouth and inoffensive nature.Distribution
This species favors periphery suburbs with woodland habitats such as Mt Cotton, Mt Crosby, Kholo, Brisbane & Lockyer Valleys. Most common in areas of remnant habitat structure such as the foothills of Mt Glorious and Brisbane Forest Park. Recently found in Cannonvale in the Whitsunday region of North Queensland. In Southeast Queensland it is sound across a wide range of habitats and vegetation types, from coastal forest & woodland, to scrubland, mulga and outback desert.Food
The Bandy-bandy has been known to feed on ''Ramphotyphlops'' sp.Cultural
Music artist Zap Mama has a track called "Bandy Bandy" on the album ''Ancestry in Progress'' . The song advises the listener to "wave your body" "like bandy bandy."References:
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