Coastal Taipan
FamilyElapidae
Venom TypeVenomous
Max Length3 m
RangeNorthern Australia
HabitatCoastal forests
DietSmall mammals
Danger LevelExtreme
About the Coastal Taipan
The third most venomous snake in the world and more dangerous than the Inland Taipan due to its proximity to populated areas. Extremely fast and agile. When cornered, they deliver multiple rapid bites. Before antivenom development in 1956, nearly all bites were fatal. Can accurately strike a moving target. Despite their danger, they prefer to avoid humans.
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