Red-bellied black snake
A species of Australian black snakes, Also known as Redbelly Scientific name : Pseudechis porphyriacus Genus : Australian black snakes
Red-bellied black snake, A species of Australian black snakes
Also known as:
Redbelly
Scientific name: Pseudechis porphyriacus
Genus: Australian black snakes
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Description
The red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) is a species of elapid snake native to eastern Australia. Though its venom is capable of causing significant morbidity, a bite from it is not generally fatal and is less venomous than other Australian elapid snakes. It is common in woodlands, forests and swamplands of eastern Australia. It is one of Australia's best-known snakes, as it is common in urban areas along the eastern coast of Australia. It has an...
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Red-bellied black snake mainly feeds on small mammals and birds, employing its adaptability to various habitats to find a broad range of food sources. With a keen hunting strategy, it typically hunts at night, often feeding on mice, rats, and small birds. Its diet sometimes extends to other reptiles, including other snakes.
Appearance
Red-bellied black snake boasts a sleek, cylindrical body stretching up to 2.5 meters in length. Its scales, black in appearance, are embellished with bands of iridescent color, ranging from deep red to purple. The underbelly showcases a cream to pink hue, while the head is characteristically broad and flat. Red-bellied black snake has no particular gender or age-related distinctions in appearance.
Behavior
Red-bellied black snake is a terrestrial, chiefly nocturnal snake known for its ambush predation strategy. This species exhibits unique defensive displays which may involve coiling, hissing, and mock striking. Highly solitary, red-bellied black snake reserves extensive aggression for territorial disputes. They find refuge in habitats providing camouflage, aiding in both predation and survival.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Elapids Genus
Australian black snakes Species
Red-bellied black snake 
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