Red-bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus)

The venom of red-bellied black snake consists of neurotoxins, myotoxins, coagulants and also has haemolytic properties. Bites from red-bellied black snake are rarely life-threatening due to the snake usually choosing to inject little venom toxin, but are still in need of immediate medical attention. This guy is just a baby, about 6" long and born alive.