The Most Dangerous Venomous Snakes: Australia, New Guinea
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Tiger Snake
- Scientific name: Notechis scutatus
- Family: Elapidae
- Genus: Tiger snakes
- Length: Up to 4.9 feet (1.5 meters)
- Venom: Neurotoxic, myotoxic
The tiger snake is very aggressive, has extraordinarily strong venom and is found all around the South of Australia. Before scientists were able to develop an antidote, its venom was deadly in 80% of cases.
- Table of Contents:
- Inland Taipan
- Eastern Brown Snake
- Coastal Taipan, Papuan Taipan
- Tiger Snake
- Mulga Snake