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Scientific Name : Pseudechis porphyriacus Common Name : Red-bellied black snake Description : POISONOUS. A medium-sized snake, of up to 1.5m. Glossy black above, with a series of bright red scales along the lower flanks. This snake is poisonous and dangerous. Habitat : Usually found close to streams, swamps and other wet places. Distribution : Coastal Queensland, the Eastern half of New South Wales and most of Victoria. Only rarely seen in the park. Most likely in the vicinity of Billys Creek. Family : Elapidae

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