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Pseudechis porphyriacus
The Red-bellied Black Snake 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 less venomous than other deadly Australian snakes
Habitat: Was pretty to excited to see this guy basking in the sun today. I tried to get a bit closer to get a head shot (obviosuly not too close) but he soon dissapeared under the log net to him quicker than I could press the shutter button!
Spotted on Sep 19, 2012
Submitted on Sep 19, 2012
2 Comments
It is a bit scary to see them up close in the wild. Did you read my story about rescuing one in Cherrybrook a few years ago? http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/140...
Great spotting Sean. Yes, unfortunately here for us Aussies, a close-up may come at a very high price. You got a great shot of anyways :)