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About Red-bellied Black Snake
Active during the day, basking in the sun to regulate its body temperatureHunts for prey in forests, grasslands, and wetlands, using its keen eyesight and sense of smellUses its venom to immobilize its prey, before swallowing it wholeGives birth to live young, with an average litter size of 20-30 snakesJuvenile snakes are independent from birth, and begin hunting for food immediately
Size
150 - 200 cm
Weight
3 - 6 kg
Lifespan
up to 20-30 years
Diet
Small mammals (rodents, rabbits), Birds and their eggs, Lizards and snakes, Amphibians
Conservation Status
Status
Least Concern
Population Trend
stable
Threats
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Human persecution (killing, removal)
Additional Notes
The Red-bellied Black Snake is a widespread and relatively common species in Australia, but its population is declining in some parts of its range due to habitat loss and human persecution.
Distribution
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Queensland
Oceania • Australia
New South Wales
Oceania • Australia
Victoria
Oceania • Australia
The Red-bellied Black Snake is a widespread species found in eastern Australia, inhabiting forests, grasslands, and wetlands.