About the Red-bellied Black Snake
The Red-bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Red-bellied Black Snake is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
stable
Current Threats
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Human persecution (killing, removal)
Photo Gallery
5 photos available
Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
Queensland
Continent: Oceania
Country: Australia
Region: Eastern regions
New South Wales
Continent: Oceania
Country: Australia
Region: Eastern regions
Victoria
Continent: Oceania
Country: Australia
Region: Southern regions
Distribution Overview
The Red-bellied Black Snake is a widespread species found in eastern Australia, inhabiting forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 150 - 200 cm
- Weight
- 3 - 6 kg
- Lifespan
- up to 20-30 years years
- Diet
- Small mammals (rodents, rabbits)Birds and their eggsLizards and snakesAmphibians
Habitat
ForestsGrasslandsWetlandsWoodlands
Behavior
- Active during the day, basking in the sun to regulate its body temperature
- Hunts for prey in forests, grasslands, and wetlands, using its keen eyesight and sense of smell
- Uses its venom to immobilize its prey, before swallowing it whole
- Gives birth to live young, with an average litter size of 20-30 snakes
- Juvenile snakes are independent from birth, and begin hunting for food immediately