Common Name
Red-bellied Black Snake
Comment
Widespread but probably not common.
Stronghold population
False
Regionally significant/rationale
False
Restricted distribution/rationale
False
Historical abundance
Declining
Local distribution
Patchily distributed in wetlands, swamps, melaleuca forests and wet eucalypt habitats. Often associated with wet, moist habitats and lowland riparian zones
Known location
Arundel, Alberton, Norwell, Gaven, Currumbin Waters, Numinbah Valley, Pimpama, Beenleigh, Nerang, Springbrook
Other locality
This snake is widespread but probably not common. It has declined in recent years, perhaps following the spread of cane toads.
General ecology
Rainforest, riparian forest, swamps.
Specific ecology
usually found near water.
Habitat comment
A decline in this species has been noted over much of Queensland, including Tallebudgera Valley, following the spread of cane toads. It appears to have disappeared or almost disappeared from many of its haunts, but may be making a slow comeback.
