[2] The morphological composition of a slender body and broadened arrow-shaped head also allows for more agile locomotion in an arboreal habitat whilst also having the capability of predating on a large range of species within the ecosystem.

This unique body plan essentially reduces metabolic costs, allowing the snake to retain energy for longer periods of time.

The distribution of this snake spans from its northern most range in the Kroombit tops of south-eastern Queensland down to the Gosford Area of New South Wales.

[5] H. stephensii has a broad tolerance for variations in abiotic and biotic factors such as vegetal communities and climatic changes within the constraints of its remnant forest habitats.

The species will favour areas with less rugged terrain as well as hollow bearing trees, dense understory vegetation or rocky outcrops that it may utilise to seek refuge.

If females are apprehensive to reproduce upon the pursuit of potential mates, they may assume a stereotypical posture that is used to prevent males from engaging in copulation.

The species is nocturnal; thus, it spends a large portion of the day sequestering in the canopy tree hollows within the mesic forests in which it resides.

[12] Throughout the winter season, Stephens's banded snake stops feeding and undergoes brumation in the protection of a tree hollow for up to five months.

[1] In addition, individual females are only gravid every two years and give birth to relatively small litters in comparison to other Australian elapids.

Through observations of captive Stephens's banded snakes, scientists were able to note that the species engaged in reproductive behaviours during the spring season.

By implementing a combination of active searching and ambush strategies, it is able to obtain a wide range of prey including frogs, small lizards, bush rats, mice and pygmy possums.

Studies have observed that H. stephensii prefers to inhabit tree hollows that are frequented by small mammalians, oftentimes coiling amongst rodent nests waiting for its potential prey to return.

Instead, it seasonally hunts juveniles of different animals throughout the year as its limited mouth gape prevents it from predating on larger prey.

[9] The neonatal size of this species is large compared to other juvenile elapids, measuring an average total length (including tail) of 25 cm (9.8 in).

This large size is advantageous at a young age as a neonate is readily capable of consuming a wider variety of species including small ectotherms and rodents that live in its resource poor environment.

Due to torrential rain and flood conditions, a team of SES, ambulance and police rescue worked together to reach and transport the wounded man to John Hunter Hospital.

Scientists have been able to use radiometric tracking technology in order to study the movement patterns of Stephens's banded snake throughout its natural habitat.

[10] These studies have suggested that the declining populations of the species is primarily due to habitat fragmentation coupled with a low fecundity and growth rate.

The NSW Native Animal Keepers Species List of 2016 specifies that individuals need to register with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment in order to acquire either a R3, R4 or R5 Level license.

[20] Ex situ observations of this species have revealed that Stephens's banded snake, when kept in captivity, can potentially grow larger and reproduce more rapidly than its wild counterparts as a result of consistent food availability.