Pseudechis porphyriacus

Red-bellied Black Snake at undefined

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Pseudechis porphyriacus	6 Nov 2018	PatrickCampbell
Pseudechis porphyriacus	6 Nov 2018	IanS
Pseudechis porphyriacus	5 Nov 2018	PatrickCampbell
Unidentified	5 Nov 2018	IanS

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6 comments

PatrickCampbell wrote:

6 Nov 2018

I reckon it's a Red-bellied Black Snake, despite the lack of red colouring on the lower flanks. It was probably in pre-slough phase, when colours are greatly subdued. Did you happen to notice if it had milky eyes? Do you have any other photos of it?

IanS wrote:

6 Nov 2018

No, did not notice if it had milky eyes. It is very shy & slithers away quickly as soon as it hears the camera shutter. It does seem to emerge late afternoon, presumably to warm up on the rocks before hunting. I will try to get additional photos.

PatrickCampbell wrote:

6 Nov 2018

Thanks Ian.

IanS wrote:

7 Nov 2018

I have just taken additional shots & these clearly show red scales on the belly. The eye looks quite dark and not milky. Is it possible to post another photo to this sighting to confirm? Or I should I create a new sighting?

IanS wrote:

7 Nov 2018

I've worked it out & have added two more pictures. Think these will enable positive ID.

PatrickCampbell wrote:

7 Nov 2018

Thanks for the additional photos Ian. It's definitely a Red-bellied Black Snake.
It still may slough soon, as the eyes clear up a day or two before shedding their skin (the eyes are most milky several days before sloughing). One can certainly see the red colouration (albeit dull) better in the addition pics.

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