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The red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae, indigenous to Australia. Originally described by George Shaw in 1794 as a species new to science, it is one of eastern Australia's most commonly encountered snakes. Averaging around 1.25 m (4 ft 1 in) in length, it has glossy black ...
The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a large and highly venomous snake species native to much of Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the second longest venomous snake species in the world and is the fastest moving land snake, capable of moving at 4.32 to 5.4 metres per second (16–20 km/h, 10–12 mph).
Rhabdophis subminiatus, commonly called the red-necked keelback or red-necked keelback snake, is a species of venomous snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Asia. Unusual for colubrids, it is also poisonous.
Antivenom is manufactured by the Japan Snake Institute [8] and is an effective treatment for R. tigrinus bites, [9] [10] but is an unapproved drug. The venom is highly hemorrhagic. [11] [12] While the term "poisonous snake" is often incorrectly used for a wide variety of venomous snakes, some species of Rhabdophis are in fact poisonous as well ...
Common names: red diamond rattlesnake, red rattlesnake, red diamond snake, [3] more. Crotalus ruber is a venomous pit viper species found in southwestern California in the United States and Baja California in Mexico. Three subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here. [4]
Here’s a full list of all venomous snakes, facts about each one and where they can each be found: ... The coral snake has black and red rings, separated by smaller yellow rings; hence, the ...
The red-headed krait (Bungarus flaviceps) is a large highly venomous elapid snake with dramatic coloration. The red-headed krait can grow to a length of up to 2.1 metres (7 ft). It lives in lowland rain forest, including those on islands, but it is considered uncommon. It feeds primarily on specific snakes, probably semiaquatic and fossorial ...
The red-naped snake (Furina diadema) is a small venomous reptile [2] from the family Elapidae. [3] The snakes are found in four Australian states [3] and are listed as 'threatened' in Victoria'. [4] They are nocturnal and feed on small skinks. [2] The young eastern brown snake is similar in appearance. [5]