Marbled-headed Snake-lizard
The Marbled-headed Snake-Lizard Delma australis is listed as an endangered species in NSW, AU. It is a legless lizard, NOT a snake.
It is generally found in spinifex grasslands/woodlands that occur on sand dunes and sand plains. This population was recently discovered occurring in spinifex that grows on rocky ridges in far western NSW.
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Steve is the Principal Ecologist at EnviroKey, a specialist ecological consultancy that undertakes surveys, research and education programs across Australia.

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AlexMac
Oh Wow, this is so cute, I am so glad you shared this image, because I will never get to see one in real life and also glad you are keeping the location private, bravo to you xx
Steve Sass replied
thanks AlexMac. Its always a pleasure showing these beautys!
gaylene
thanks Steven – I didn’t know about these little slitherers
Steve Sass replied
No worries
PPV247
Great capture and thanx for the info Steve.
Steve Sass replied
Cheers mate and thanks
Lesley Hill
What a marvelous find!
Steve Sass replied
Thanks Lesley. We found many of them actually! Very cool indeed!
adamisalive
gr8 capture Steve, gr8 dof too
Steve Sass replied
thanks Adam