Berg Adder

Berg Adder by cmcleminson

Bitis atropos the common names is Berg Adder is a venomous viper species found only in three mountainous regions in southern Africa. A small species that is unusual in that its venom includes a major neurotoxin. No subspecies are currently recognized.

The average adult size is 30-40 cm, with some females reaching a maximum 50 cm in the wild and 60 cm in captivity.

Red-bellied Black Snake

Red-bellied Black Snake by Evan Pickett

The Red-bellied Black Snake, Pseudechis porphyriacus, is a venomous species of elapid snake native to eastern Australia. Though its venom is capable of causing significant morbidity, it is not generally fatal and less venomous than other deadly Australian snakes. It is common in woodlands, forests and swamplands of eastern Australia. It is one of Australia's best known snakes, as it is common in urban areas along the eastern coast of Australia.

Red-bellied Black Snake by barryhatton33

The Red-bellied is glossy black on the dorsal surface and a brilliant red or crimson colour on the ventral surface. The snout is often a lighter brown colour. It is a relatively large species of snake reaching about 1.5m to 2.5m. Like all elapid snakes it is front fanged. It has 17 mid-body scale rows. It looks similar to the Eastern Small-eyed Snake.