There’s a lot of confusion out there about whether or not red-bellied black snakes are poisonous. So let’s set the record straight: red-bellied black snakes are NOT poisonous. They are however venomous. And there’s a big difference between the two.
Technically all snakes are venomous because they all have venom glands. But not all snakes are poisonous. Poisonous snakes have venom that is medically significant and can cause serious harm or even death if it enters the bloodstream. Venomous snakes on the other hand have venom that is not medically significant and will not cause serious harm or death if it enters the bloodstream.
In the case of the red-bellied black snake its venom is not medically significant and will not cause serious harm or death if it enters the bloodstream. However the venom can still cause pain swelling and blistering if it injected under the skin. So while red-bellied black snakes are not poisonous they should still be treated with caution and respect.
Are red belly black snakes poisonous?
Yes red belly black snakes are poisonous.
What is the scientific name for the red belly black snake?
The scientific name for the red belly black snake is Pseudechis porphyriacus.
Where do red belly black snakes live?
Red belly black snakes live in eastern Australia.
What do red belly black snakes eat?
Red belly black snakes eat frogs lizards and small mammals.
How big do red belly black snakes get?
Red belly black snakes can grow up to 2 meters in length.
What is the venom of a red belly black snake like?
The venom of a red belly black snake is neurotoxic and can cause paralysis.
What is the treatment for a red belly black snake bite?
The treatment for a red belly black snake bite is antivenom.
How many different subspecies of red belly black snakes are there?
There are three different subspecies of red belly black snakes.
What is the difference between the three subspecies of red belly black snakes?
The three subspecies of red belly black snakes are distinguished by their geographical location.
What is the southernmost subspecies of red belly black snake?
The southernmost subspecies of red belly black snake is Pseudechis porphyriacus porphyriacus.
What is the northernmost subspecies of red belly black snake?
The northernmost subspecies of red belly black snake is Pseudechis porphyriacus nigrescens.
What is the central subspecies of red belly black snake?
The central subspecies of red belly black snake is Pseudechis porphyriacus pseudocynodon.
How can you tell the difference between a red belly black snake and a brown snake?
The easiest way to tell the difference between a red belly black snake and a brown snake is by their coloring.
Red belly black snakes have a black top and a red belly while brown snakes have a brown top and a white belly.
What is the difference between the venom of a red belly black snake and a brown snake?
The venom of a red belly black snake is neurotoxic and can cause paralysis while the venom of a brown snake is hemotoxic and can cause tissue damage.
What is the treatment for a brown snake bite?
The treatment for a brown snake bite is antivenom.
