<P> The red - bellied black snake ( Pseudechis porphyriacus ) 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 is less venomous than other Australian elapid snakes . It is common in woodlands , forests and swamplands of eastern Australia . It is one of Australia 's best - known snakes , as it is common in urban areas along the eastern coast of Australia . It has an average total length ( including tail ) of 1.5 to 2 metres ( 4 ft 11 in to 6 ft 7 in ) . </P>
<P> The red - bellied black snake ( Pseudechis porphyriacus ) 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 is less venomous than other Australian elapid snakes . It is common in woodlands , forests and swamplands of eastern Australia . It is one of Australia 's best - known snakes , as it is common in urban areas along the eastern coast of Australia . It has an average total length ( including tail ) of 1.5 to 2 metres ( 4 ft 11 in to 6 ft 7 in ) . </P>
where do you find red belly black snakes
where do you find red belly black snakes
eastern Australia
eastern Australia