An Australian snake catcher has shared a photograph which shows how clever a snake's camouflage can be.
Tony Harrison was called to a home in Brisbane on Friday to reports of a red-bellied snake on the property.
"When I saw the red and black leads I thought 'well this could be interesting' but it took me all of two minutes to find it,'" he told news.com.au
The snake in question was a baby, but Harrison says they are just as poisonous as their adult counterparts.
"This one was very small, very young but from the day they are born to the day they die their venom is the same strength," Harrison said.
There are no deaths attributed to the species in Australia although symptoms of their bite can be severe. The bite can cause nausea, vomiting, red-brown urine, abdominal pain, sweating and diarrhea.
Harrison told news.com.au that even if the bite is not known to kill, it should be taken seriously.
"If you're bitten, always think worst-case scenario even if you're sure it's a python. Don't drive yourself, call an ambulance straight away and give yourself first aid," he said.
