Red-bellied black snake

The red-bellied black snake is a dangerous snake species found in Australia. It is a red bellied snake, and black on top, hence the name. It lives mainly on the east coast of Australia, close to a source of water. They can grow up to 1.5 metres in length. This snake usually gives birth to about 20 live snakes at one time.
The bite of a red-bellied black snake is very dangerous and requires immediate medical attention.

The red-bellied black snake's diet is mostly frogs.  They also eat reptiles and small mammals. They also eat other snakes, even those of their own species.

Category:Elapidae
Category:Snakes of Australia