Between Woy Woy Landfill and Mt Wondabyne, not far the Rocky Ponds intersection. Was bathing in a large puddle on the trail before I startled it into the bush.
Not a photo, but I did see its bright red belly clearly.
Red-bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) near Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. Photographed on 27 February 2010.
I was having a barbeque with some city friends when this fellow came from behind the Barbeque and slithered along the side of the house. It was around 57 cm (Just under 2 foot) in length.
Although quite venemous - it is not as dangerous as most of the other members of the Pseudechis genus.
The genus Pseudechis contains the group of elapids commonly referred to as the Black Snakes. These snakes are found in every Australian state with the exception of Tasmania and some species are found in Papua New Guinea. They inhabit a variety of habitat types, from arid areas to swampland. All species are dangerous and can inflict a potentially lethal bite. Most snakes in this genus reach about 2m and vary in colour. Some species are brown,...
