The rough-scaled snake (Tropidechis carinatus) is a highly venomous Australian elapid.

The coloration and scale structure has led to some confusion with the non venomous keelback snake.

The snake's habitat includes rainforests, moist open air forests and waterways.

[2] It is found from mid-eastern New South Wales to the tip of far-north Queensland.

The rough-scaled snake is highly venomous and will readily bite if attacked or handled.