Eastern Water Dragon – Physignathus lesueurii

Seen frequently in the warmer months of the year either basking in sun on logs or on the rocks above the path at the northern end of the walk.
These are very common in SE Queensland, particularly Brisbane, but less so here. They are the largest of the Australian Dragons and can be 600 -700 mm long with females slightly smaller.
In the mating season when they are most commonly seen the males have an increased degree of yellow coloration with a reddish blush on the chest.
This is probably a large female.

Eastern Water Skink. Eulamprus quoyii

This is a moderately large skink with a total length of about 200 mm. It is usually seen in or very close to the water but can be seen among the rocks at the Northern end of the walk or around the Highway Bridge.

Saw – shelled Turtle – Elseya latisternum

This is our most common Turtle which grows to a carapace size up to 280 mm. It is frequently seen basking on rocks or logs in the water or floating just below the surface with the head above water while taking a breath.
The most likely place to see them is at the Log Jam or on the rocks either side of the Memorial Bench. They often climb on top of each other and are sometimes seen atop slim poles extending from the water.

Krefft’s Short-necked Turtle. Emydura krefftii

This turtle can grow to a larger size of around 340 mm although I have never seen one of that size in Petersons Creek. They are much less common than the Saw-shelled Turtle but can sometimes be seen at the Log Jam

Freshwater Snake – Tropidonophis mairii ( known locally as Keelback Snake)

This non venomous snake is seen frequently swimming quite rapidly on the surface or sliding rapidly down the bank into water. They grow to a length of 750 mm.

Green Tree Snake. Dendrelaphis punctulata

These common non venomous snakes are seen quite frequently in our garden along Bunya Street and this is the only one I have seen along the Creek. The blue colouration is the most common in the immediate area.

Slaty-grey Snake – Stegonotus cucullatus

This non venomous snake grows to 1500 mm long and this specimen was all of that. This is the only one I have seen but as they prey on small reptiles the Creek banks would be ideal territory for them.

Eastern Brown Snake – Pseudonaja textilis

The Eastern Brown is one of Australia’s most venomous snakes.
This is the only venomous snake I have seen along the creek over a period of 10 years. It is only shown as a warning – if you are not sure what sort of snake it is, back off slowly and give it plenty of room.

Carpet Snake. Morelia spilota

The non venomous Carpet Snake can attain a length of 3000 mm. This large specimen spent about 10 days coiled around the tree trunk as seen here. It is the only one I have seen along the Creek although hey are quite commonly seen at night around are chook run.