The Australian Blacksnake is a venomous snake species found in the eastern parts of the country. It is also known by various other names, including the Common Blacksnake, Blackbellied Blacksnake, and King Brown. The name "King Brown" is somewhat misleading since this species is not actually a true brown snake, but rather a dark brown or black snake with a cream-colored underside.
Another popular synonym for this species is the Mulga Snake, named for the arid Mulga woodlands in which it is often found. It is also sometimes referred to as the Pilbara Cobra or Pilbara Blacksnake due to its habitat in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Regardless of the name used, caution should always be exercised when approaching this species given its potent venom and potentially lethal bite.