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reptiledude.bsky.social
Apparently it’s National Serpent Day so here is a Red-Bellied Snake, Storeria occipitomaculata (not to be confused with a Red-Bellied Black Snake, Pseudechis porphyriacus, which I would not hold like this) demonstrating its namesake. #Herps
A dark colored snake with prominent back scales, Pseudechis porphyriacus, shows its red belly that gives it its common name as it curls defensively in the hand of the photographer.
February 1, 2026 at 10:05 PM
nigel63.bsky.social
At The Local Library.

It's not odd that I'm the last patron of the day, but this time they wouldn't let me out (the front door).

A beautiful 1.1m Red-bellied Black snake was exploring the foyer.

Sadly, the Librarian wouldn't let me near the danger noodle.

The official snakecatcher looked 13. 😟
A middling specimen of Pseudechis porphyriacus went visiting the Marsden Library. A middling specimen of Pseudechis porphyriacus went visiting the Marsden Library. A middling specimen of Pseudechis porphyriacus went visiting the Marsden Library. A middling specimen of Pseudechis porphyriacus went visiting the Marsden Library.
August 30, 2024 at 7:50 AM
mitery22.bsky.social
Just little gift for one good person ^^
It was interesting to draw a Pseudechis porphyriacus :D

[ #furry #snake #sketch #ink #doodle ]
March 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
plesnercph.bsky.social
🐍Red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus).

Max. length 250 cm (8'2"), but 150 cm (4'11") is more common.

Venomous.

Eats mostly frogs, but reptiles, small mammals and fish are eaten, too.

Found in eastern Australia.

Considered Least Concern by the IUCN.

📷by Stuart Robinson on Pexels
The front half of a snake on the ground. The snake is black with a red belly, but the light makes much of the black colour appear grey. The snake is heading to the right in the picture.
September 27, 2026 at 5:42 PM
snakemanmark.bsky.social
Red-Bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus)
samsung (SM-G920I)
21/Dec/2017
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March 29, 2026 at 9:58 PM
snakemanmark.bsky.social
Red-Bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus)
NIKON CORPORATION (NIKON D610)
27/Dec/2017
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March 29, 2026 at 9:58 PM
plesnercph.bsky.social
🐍Red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus).

Max. length 250 cm (8'2"), though 150 cm (4'11") is more common.

Venomous.

Eats mostly frogs, but reptiles, small mammals and even fish are eaten, too.

Found in eastern Australia.

Considered Least Concern by the IUCN.

📷by Storme22k on Pixabay
The front part of a black snake with red scales on the lower part of its sides on a stony surface. It is looking away and to the left in the picture.
September 30, 2025 at 2:39 AM
snakemanmark.bsky.social
Red-Bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus)
NIKON CORPORATION (NIKON D610)
27/Dec/2017
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#ElapidSnakes
#BlackSnakes
#RedBelliedBlackSnake
#PseudechisPorphyriacus
April 16, 2026 at 3:32 AM
biodivlibrary.bsky.social
This #SciArt by James Sowerby of the red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) accompanied the 1st description of the species by George Shaw in "Zoology of New Holland" (1794), in #BHLib via #MuseumsVictoria & @bhl-au.bsky.social
www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/40653631 #WorldSnakeDay 🐍
A curled black snake with yellow and red stripes all along its belly (most likely so curled because it was drawn from a specimen pulled out of a jar)
July 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
plesnercph.bsky.social
🐍King brown snake (Pseudechis australis) in Hartley's Crocodile Adventures.

Max. size 330 cm (10'10").

Venomous.

Eats birds, frogs, mammals, reptiles, snakes and even spiders.

Found in Northern, western and central Australia.

Considered Least Concern by the IUCN.

📷by David Clode on Unsplash
A greyish brown snake is moving over some rocks and pieces of wood. It has a salmon coloured belly and a white lower jaw. The snake is moving towards the right in the picture
November 19, 2025 at 4:58 AM
plesnercph.bsky.social
🐍Red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus).

Max. length 250 cm (8'2"), though 150 cm (4'11") is more common.

Venomous.

Eats mostly frogs, but reptiles, small mammals and even fish are eaten, too.

Found in eastern Australia.

Considered Least Concern by the IUCN.

📷by Storme22k on Pixabay
A black snake with red scales on the lower part of its sides is partly curled up. Its head is resting on top of the middle part of its own body. It is looking towards the right side of the picture.
December 14, 2024 at 4:56 AM
stilgherrian.com
Snake, black, red-bellied (Pseudechis porphyriacus). It's either dead or just sleeping in the sun. I suspect the latter because it looks fat and healthy but I chose not to poke it.
October 16, 2023 at 2:38 AM
stilgherrian.com
This morning’s visitor — well, resident, near the main house — is a young red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus). Look at it trying to be tough with its flattened neck all threatening lol. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-bel...
A narrow dirt path runs between two patches of unkempt grass. Across it, from left to right in the bright sun, trundles a very shiny little black snake, about 80cm long. Its neck is flattened in a mild threat display. Its stubby little tail can just be seen among the grassy bits on the left.
October 3, 2025 at 1:39 AM
elntangle.bsky.social
And a red-bellied black snake to bring in the snake year. Pseudechis porphyriacus at Cronulla, NSW. 🐍 #WildOz #LunarNewYear
A photo of a shiny black snake resting in long loops between green weeds in woodchips next to a sidewalk.
January 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
stilgherrian.com
Hello, today’s new friend! A red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus)! But only a little one. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-bel...
The scene is a dirt path running away from the viewer, with a scattering of fallen leaves. The right-hand side of the frame is in the shade, and covered in long grass. From said grass and proceeding in an orderly manner across the part to the left, in bright sunlight, is a glossy black snake with a red belly, slender and a little bit over a metre long, all shiny in the sun. Same view, but the snake has flattened its neck in a sign of warning, and started to turn away from the viewer.
April 17, 2025 at 12:27 AM
plesnercph.bsky.social
🐍Red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus).

Max. length 250 cm (8'2"), though 150 cm (4'11") is more common.

Venomous.

Eats mostly frogs, but other reptiles and small mammals are eaten, too.

Found in eastern Australia.

Considered Least Concern by the IUCN.

📷by Chris Charles on Unsplash
A blue-black snake with a red and yellow belly in a serpentine movement along the ground towards the right of the picture.
September 19, 2024 at 6:41 AM
reptiledude.bsky.social
Indeed, both red bellies and brown snakes in North America are of the genus Storeria, which are harmless as opposed to red bellies black snakes and brown snakes in the genera Pseudechis and Pseudonaja respectively.
July 23, 2026 at 6:13 PM
astroomens.bsky.social
cw Snake

Got to visit Crowley yesterday at Australia Zoo: Red-Bellied Black Snake!
So beautiful!
Exhibit sign reading: Red bellied Black Snake Pseudechis porphyriacus THREATENED ISN'T SHE GORGEOUS! This is one of Australia's most stunning snakes. Particularly fond of eating frogs, this species has suffered greatly with the introduction of the cane toad. They are starting to recover in some areas as they learn to avoid the toxic introduced species. SIZE Over 2m (7ft) HABITAT Most forest types near swamps and permanent watercourses DIET STATUS Frogs, also other reptiles and mammals Least Concern IUCN Conservation Status Red-bellied Black Snake in its exhibit.
July 22, 2025 at 1:39 AM
snakemanmark.bsky.social
Collett's Snake (Pseudechis colletti)
I haven't seen this animal in the wild despite attempts. Best time to look for them when there is excess water in their range as what is currently happening. Unfortunately it's all flooded and would be silly to go there at the moment.
NIKON D100
22/Jan/2010
March 30, 2025 at 11:23 PM
plesnercph.bsky.social
🐍King brown snake (Pseudechis australis).

Max. size 330 cm (10'10"). Males are larger than females.

Venomous.

Eats birds, frogs, mammals, reptiles, snakes and even spiders.

Found in Northern, western and central Australia.

Considered Least Concern by the IUCN.

📷by Chris Charles on Unsplash
A brown snake with yellowish or cream-coloured belly and a white lower jaw/throat. The back and sides are yellowish and brown. Each scale on its back and sides is actually a pale yellow with a brown part towards the rear. The snake is moving along the ground and has it head raised slightly.
August 24, 2024 at 5:38 AM
snakemanmark.bsky.social
Slytherin Saturday.
Red-Bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus)
Red bellies can climb but don't like to.
#Animals
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#Reptilia
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#Squamata
#ElapidSnakes
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#RedBelliedBlackSnake
#PseudechisPorphyriacus
January 24, 2026 at 12:27 AM
snakemanmark.bsky.social
Slytherin Saturday
Red-Bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus)
samsung (SM-G965F)
21/Mar/2020
This is why locating snakes can be difficult.
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#Squamata
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January 24, 2026 at 12:25 AM
hatsunemichaels.bsky.social
I am assigning your character a reptile: red bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) definitely. :)
February 11, 2025 at 5:20 AM
faunaverse.bsky.social
Do you think you can identify a snake by its colour alone? Check out this bunch of Spotted Blacksnakes Pseudechis guttatus from the north-west slopes of NSW! These snakes enjoy their personal space and are best admired from a distance #WildOz #herps #Oznature
A panel of eight differently coloured snakes, all of the same species. The first is reddish brown with a dark grey head, the second is brownish with dark edges on the scales and a flattened neck, the third is cream- coloured with a fine pattern across its body, the fourth has orange scales with dark patterning and is emerging from an upright piece of plastic pipe; The fifth snake is dark blue-black with no pattern at all, the sixth is brown with a black head and upper neck, the seventh is shiny black with a flattened neck, and the eighth is dark blackish brown.
November 21, 2024 at 10:25 AM