A venomous red-bellied black snake has proven the power of camouflage, after it hid among a pile of electrical cords in a garage in Queensland. 9News
While venomous, there are no recorded deaths attributed to the species in Australia.
Mr Harrison said that every snake bite should be taken seriously – and medical treatment should always be sought.
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