How DEADLY Is The BITE Of The RED BELLY BLACK SNAKE?

[@slothoburrell9212]

We had a red belly black snake living on our property south of BEGA. We left him alone and taught the kiddos how to respect him and stay out of his way. We would sometimes see him out by the chicken coop. I preferred to have him there because I hoped he would keep the brown snakes away. They are such calm, docile snakes and will try to get out of your way. No one was ever bitten by him and we never felt threatened by him either.

[@nolier]

For gods sake I've seen heaps of red belly black snakes and even accidentally standing on a couple and they left me alone ,if your talking about deadly well that's the Eastern brown who's venom is 10 times deadlier

[@cicadeus7741]

These guys are so chill. I hiked a lot as a kid and one creek i frequented had a huge old RBBS, he was lazy, and we would respect eachothers space. I was there to find skulls, he was there to eat frogs, and sometimes we would just watch eachother.

[@TheWildlifeBrothers]

So glad that you got another crack at filming redbelly black snakes, that was a great looking individual. I didn’t realize that no one has ever died from their bite, I suppose that has a lot to do with the medical treatment that’s available. This is a species I have to film one day, you nailed this one! Great stuff Jack.

[@arreng2364]

Most underrated wildlife channel on youtube

[@HarryToeface]

Definitely

[@BlightBreedOfficial]

I remember almost a decade ago now. I was with my band just outside Brisbane area looking for a nice recording spot for a music video, in an abandoned mine of sorts and you have to walk through a narrow path with bushes on both sides to get to it. Anyway, on the way back. I really needed to pee. So, as you do - I told my band mates to keep going ahead and I went about my business into the bush on my left of the path. All of a sudden, I heard a strange hissing noise. I thought it was just the noise of me peeing on something in the bush and didn’t take much notice. I was finishing up and all of a sudden, I look up and not even a meter from me, there was a HUGE Red Belly in full coil position. The loud hissing I was hearing, was the snake raised up fairly high and fully coiled back and ready to strike. I swear it was the biggest red belly I had ever seen in my life. The thing was massive. If I took a bite from it, I may have died - due to the sheer size and amount of Venom it could’ve injected. I stood still for maybe 5 seconds and then slowly backed away from it. The damn thing just stared me down, still hissing. It was unlike anything I have experienced with a snake before and growing up in Aus - I had come across MANY snakes in my life. As soon as I knew I was well and truly out of strike range, I turned and ran and caught up with my band mates. The hissing was so loud that they thought it was me doing my business as they heard it too. It was fairly unsettling but also an experience I will never forget. Truly an honor and also something I hope I never experience again 😅

[@WatchDanReviews]

Jack, you rock buddy! Glad to see you growing your knowledge base and traveling to find new animals. You’ve come a long way!

[@Chloe16017]

Such a pretty snake!!! I live in NSW and always thought they were super deadly, very interesting info!

[@getschwiftyinhere8452]

Very cool. Love the snake videos. Extremely informative!

[@kevinrobinson291]

Another great video, keep up the good work.

[@chrisschonhoff475]

Love this. Such a beautiful animal.

[@stevenciesiel777]

Very true never even heard of this snake until watching this episode. Very beautiful snake and can definitely see the similarities between the cobra!

[@evelinepotter4551]

Awesome Video about a snake I never heard about before and that on end of the day with my coolest Spider Encounter in a long time.

[@ericzmusic]

I was sleeping in my backyard as a kid, on the ground for some reason. I opened my eyes to a red belly black slithering around me. I got up and walked away somewhat slowly. It struck me how calm it was.

[@pv6304]

When I was about 13, we had a huge Red Belly Black in our chicken coop. I damn near jumped on it thinking it was the old cut in half tyre we put the chicken feed in. Damn thing was massive, it raised it's head up at me and I bolted, I think I was still running a week later.

[@hodzy4x4]

I got bitten by a Red belly, just out of Bright, on the elbow. Didn't get envenomated. But the bacteria off it's fangs got me a bit.

[@jameskincaid2009]

I love the cinematic anticipation 🐍

[@denneberg]

That was a really beautiful snake

[@seanf5760]

I used to find these in my backyard, as well as eastern browns and tiger snakes (semi-rural Victoria with a creek running through the property). I found them to be the most chill of the three and not very inclined to put up much of a threat display, and more often opting to flee early as their first choice. Another similar species that'd intrigue people is the also creatively named blue belly black snake.

[@garymaidman625]

I live in NSW in a suburban area, but my place backs onto a nature reserve which has a creek running through it. We have all three of those snakes here too and I agree, the Red-Bellied Black is the most docile of the three. The Eastern Brown is the one with the shortest fuse and the Tiger is somewhere in between.

[@etmax1]

I've only ever seen them close to more damp/wet environments like river flats, probably because that's where frogs mostly are. I've seen tiger and brown snakes even kilometres from water but red bellies always within a half a kilometre. Great close ups BTW, even if some are a bit shaky.

[@thomasdaneault2176]

Jack is on one today

[@coreymac2381]

Red bellied black snakes are beautiful animals!

[@skibidi.G]

FIRST , LOVE YOU MANE ❤ 😁

[@JacksWorldofWildlife]

Legend!

[@Spiderdan-60]

Was waiting for you to do a bite test😂😂 😂😂

[@christielynn4342]

I love your station and definitely want you to succeed because I and hundreds of thousands of people like me do too! Success should be yours!

[@martynohara8101]

We actually do have them in our back yard occasionally and i think they are fairly safe because they are fairly relaxed when we come across them occasionally. I hear they clkeep eastern brown snakes away and there are browns close by as well. Browns are very UNCHILL snakes.

[@change_your_oil_regularly4287]

One of the greatest looking snakes Unfortunately never seen one in the wild Plenty of eastern browns around here

[@arebee9024]

I keep running into these. No joke, in a 20 minute walk I ran into 3 different red bellys. Yet to find an eastern brown though... or any other snake for that matter.

[@joeylowell293]

great show Jack you remind me of the late Steve Irwin you are so passionate about the animals of the world as am, I am sure that your videos save animals lives by teaching people about them and to not fear them but respect them. i can't wait till you do a show about Bats. the spotted Bat is my favorite Bat then the Long eared Bats anyway chewing my nails waiting for that video hope i won't be waiting long. keep up the great work you do you are my second favorite channel, Sharks Happen is my number one favorite stay safe my friend.

[@Aearonjer]

We have them in South Australia too. Accidentally stepped over one as child.

[@bwmcelya]

Thanks for the red-belly. Sharp looker. He really wanted to tag you.

[@stevenclowes1379]

Hey Jack if you come to Perth Western Australia see if you can get on carnac Island 5 kms of shore .called Tiger snake Island. All are way bigger than main land snakes and thousands within the 2 km sq Island.

[@Lovetheducks]

The only really aggressive one in Australia is that dang cassowary even with that it’s the coolest bird on earth and if left alone isn’t aggressive.

[@garymaidman625]

Not really, the Eastern Brown Snake is pretty aggressive, the deadliest snake in Australia.

[@Lovetheducks]

@@garymaidman625 its not aggressive at all tho. It worst you can call a brown snake defensive but who wouldnt be? I was even kidding about the cassowary they are more just cranky at certain times of the year. There are very few animals that are truly aggressive most are defensive or can be aggressive defending young or in heat that stuff.

[@garymaidman625]

@@Lovetheducks they can be defensive AND aggressive. Aggressive isn't an antonym for defensive, nor is it a synonym for offensive. They won't go out of their way to attack you, but they won't flee either and will bite multiple times, therefore they are aggressive. I live in areas where there are Eastern Browns and I know exactly how they are.

[@Lovetheducks]

@@garymaidman625 that is not aggressive. I am not going to argue semantics. An animal standing its ground feeling cornered by something 100 times larger than it isn't aggression its fighting for its life. If you leave them alone they leave you alone its that simple. They wont chase you or anything. So if you think thats aggression I dont know what to tell you other than I think you are a little to afraid of things and maybe take a self defense class or something and gain some self belief. Brown snakes are not aggressive by nature cornered they will fight back and I dont know how they are with egg clutch but I'd assume that would be only time you could ever possible call them aggressive but again protecting their young is keeping your bloodline and species going

[@garymaidman625]

@@Lovetheducks an animal that is defensive can either flee or attack. If it attacks, it's aggressive. It's that simple. You're not going to go into semantics because you can't. If we are in the territory of a territorial animal, it will aggressively defend its territory. An Eastern Brown will aggressively defend itself, a Red-Bellied Black will flee. It's why the Eastern Brown, despite not being the most venomous snake in Australia, is the deadliest snake in Australia. You also say brown snakes, I'm not talking about brown snakes in general, as there are many different specific of brown snake, I'm talking specifically about the Eastern Brown.

[@AngusMurray]

Pretty much the only snake I can seem to find around me! 😂

[@DarkRainbow4002]

You should look at the Australian Copperhead next!

[@NeonElixr]

Wow I never heard of this snake. They look so cooool!

[@ThePollaton]

Love it’s furrowed brow 😂❤

[@cosette1122]

My favourite elapid. 🥰

[@MrBrenden830]

Redbellys and Tiger snakes are both pretty passive snakes don't stand on them and they will leave you alone.

[@aussiefarmer4955]

The red bellies are snails compared to a tiger snake, tiger snakes worry me those buggers. We have a resident red belly in the shearing shed, they are good to have around.

[@amanitaocreata4401]

Ah, a perfect torture snake, not deadly, but super unpleasant

[@keiracurro8407]

Dad got bitten by one and he shot it, and two of my neighbours who told me theyd killed treesnakes which i prior befriended and nursed boasted how they were heroes for killing them made me mad & i once rescued a water python from a fishing net, my old man an most other old fellas i see are ill informed on snakes, the blue forest tree snakes sometimes just sit on the road and stare at you, theyre extremely cute.

[@JacksWorldofWildlife]

It’s great you care about snakes and can see them for what they are.

[@DuxbergMW3]

When I lived in Sydney, I went for a drive down to ulladulla with my cousin, we pulled onto a beach top car park half way, and there was a monster black snake slithering accross the car park, I got out to film it, it was mot happy so I go the hell outta there....PS - please check out that huge black ground dwelling wasp with a blue tint in Syney 😊

[@Ducatirati]

Hey Dux , I'm wondering if you didn't see it's cousin, the king Brown, Which is a Black snake Psuedechis Australis, and as it's name implys it eats other snakes , and cranky , my God, it also has the highest venom yield of any snake on earth as it must mush its prey and not risk it rotting in the gut , so every gulp , pump gulp pump , that's a cool sighting , but not in the best place . Cheers

[@sonnyd2370]

Yeah that's my favorite Australian snake they're so pretty

[@jamescrawford9883]

Red bellies are quite docile and will strike as a last resort, even with no venom!

[@Reaper1008]

That is a beautiful snake..

[@Stumpwater27]

How you do always find all this stuff I go out herping and only turn up a couple grasshoppers. 🤦‍♂️

[@AdamJ09303]

With his eyes

[@Stumpwater27]

Think if you got sent to the hospital bc a dangerous bird 😂. Great video never heard of this snake!

[@billspreitzer6319]

All snakes need to be conserved and respected...Great to inform the public about this species and say never to kill wantonly our reptile neighbors.

[@EthanRidgeDowner]

I nearly picked up a red belly cause I thought it was a plastic snake

[@nealchin-e1z]

The Blacked Backed Red Snake ( joke ) is very common on the east coast of Australia. They can turn up anywhere but fortunately they will do there best to escape well before an encounter. Treat these guys with respect and there won’t be a problem.

[@johnschlesinger2009]

I have read that one can permanently lose one's sense of smell after a bite from one of these.

[@JacksWorldofWildlife]

Neurotoxin can do some interesting stuff!

[@sonnyd2370]

I thought they're more commonly found around kind of water that's what I've always been told and noticed

[@JacksWorldofWildlife]

They are common to find around water as well yes

[@cosette1122]

Not always. Not much water in some outer parts of Sydney and I’ve seen a few.

[@Luke-ig3wf]

I have been bitten by one of these was my fault I was drunk and thought I was Steve Irwin I went to hospital and was fully recovered pretty fast

[@wamlartmuse17]

Jack- how dangerous is the red belly black snake, let's find out... 5sec. in, the venom feels very hot. Hour 2- I'm dizzy & my arm is the size of a watermelon. Hour 4- I've been in & out of consciousness for the last hour. I should probably go to the hospital.. but I think I'll try to get the full experience. 👻 Jack- the bite was pretty awful. But a day later I'm now fine, I feel absolutely no pain. It's almost like my arm isn't even here anymore. RIP Jack 🙏. Jk Jack, stay safe 🍄💜!

[@1957rayboconfederatecitizen]

I seen this same elapid species in South Carolina two weeks ago. It’s the exact species, “red Bellied snake” they are beautiful snakes yet it’s one of the most dangerous snakes in America.

[@JacksWorldofWildlife]

These do not live in North America

[@1957rayboconfederatecitizen]

@@JacksWorldofWildlife yes they do, don’t be deceived, they are now in southern USA. I know, I know because I know how some got there, ha ha.

[@HT-vf7ok]

Oh man, I wanted to see you let the snake go back into the bush. Did you let it go or did you bag it up?

[@3DPQC1]

You're over doing it jack calm the creepy down

[@vernervanschalkwyk2280]

Jack, you are giving me freaking NIGHTMARES!!! And i am 56 years old...Be careful PE-LEASE...

[@bradchervel5202]

That nope rope is carbon fiber.

[@ChrisBruggeman-ie6rf]

Without venomous snakes, we would be overrun by vermin! They need to be understood, but first and foremost, RESPECTED!!!! While I respect this gentleman's education of these animals, and especially those who extract venom for medical and scientific reasons, I don't like those who think they are toys or pets to play with!

[@morgancross5454]

👌👌👌

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

God this guy cracks me up lol

[@sayrapetyannyl]

Looks like the black widow of snakes. 😅

[@ShocknAnxiety]

JACK!

[@michaelocchipinti8265]

he is definitely a little wacky

[@Realified]

Love u ❤

[@Gopferteckel]

Red belly or Red back maybe less deadly but not something you want their fangs to sink into you.

[@imperialzavala7810]

Wow that Red belly black snake is beautiful. Thanks bro for another awesome video 🙏🏼

[@garymaidman625]

It's a gorgeous snake. We've had them in our backyard over the years, quite a docile snake.

[@PhilipTripcony]

Never had a problem with them ,they easily more away I am over 70 in the bush most of my life

[@darealguy8841]

JACK CMON BROOOOOOOOOOOOOO I WAS EXPECTING YOU TO TAKE A BIT AND SEE A TIMELAPSE OF YOUR ARM ROTTING OFF IN REAL TIME??????? BROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooo

[@JacksWorldofWildlife]

😳

[@Mamsy3]

You're still nuts and I still love our videos. So, all is as it should be : )

[@liamenright8761]

Woah dude no offense but you're so over the top with your expressions. I get that you're trying to sound engaging but i think itd be best to tone it down slightly otherwise it can be annoying and sound disingenuous, just my opinion though.

[@samstevenson2820]

The guys just a snake nerd, as are most reptile lovers, being from the states and getting to find and handle wild Aussie snakes would be like a dream come true, plus holding a venom snake would be a hell of an adrenaline rush so he’s buzzin when he gets one. And have you heard of Steve Irwin 😅😂 the panicle of over exaggeration. Old mate Jack is quite tame compared to some, very knowledgeable and great vids.

[@LacedwithLacey2424]

Don’t have to worry about me recreating what y’all do.. helllll naw.

[@AdamForeman]

I remember Steve Irwin do this type of thing before and unfortunately we know what happened to him.

[@elliedee4897]

Steve was only ever bitten by a harmless python that decided to give him a "kiss" on the neck (on TV too!). He always marveled over the fact he'd never received a bite from a venomous snake, but sooner or later something was bound to happen and it did, in the form of a stingray's barb that penetrated his heart. I don't recall him teasing and tormenting venomous snakes by hand, but he'd often lay on the ground very, VERY near to them while he gave viewers a commentary. It was a foregone conclusion that Dingo Dinkleman (Sth Africa) was going to meet his demise handling mambas, boomslangs, cobras, adders etc, because in my opinion he tormented and aggravated them to provoke a defensive reaction. Everyone, including skilled snake handlers should know the old saying, "when you dance with the devil, the devil doesn't change, the devil changes you." You bet it does.......permanently!