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The Fearsome Snakes of Australia

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The Fearsome Snakes of Australia






     Australia is well known for its wild bush country that spans nearly seventy percent of the country. The wildlife in the area is also the most unique in the world. In this harsh Aussie environment thrives the most poisonous and fearsome snakes in the world, which are as follows:

The Spotted Brown Snake. Another name for this reptile is Speckled Brown Snake and is found in central Queensland and Eastern Northern Territory. They live on grassy black soil plain areas and getting bit by one of these snakes can be a painful and dangerous to any individual.

The Gwardir. Also known as the Western Brown Snake, this reptile is often found in the Western areas of the continent. Their habitat is the dry open forest areas and grassland. They are active during the day and in the brush, they are quite hard to see on the ground. When bitten, it is best to seek medical attention right away.

The Death Adder. Found along the Eastern coastline areas of New South Wales and Queensland and some scattered areas of South Australia and Western Australia. They inhabit the wet and dry areas of eucalyptus forests, coastal areas and other woodlands. It hides among the fallen leaves on the ground, waiting for prey to cross its path. When bitten, get to medical attention right away.

The Black Tiger Snake. Found mostly on Chappell Island off the coast of Tasmania, this is a little less venomous than its mainland relative. This snake favors wet grassy plains where there are rock formations where it can hide against the sun. When this critter bites you, better get to a medical facility quick.

The Beaked Sea Snake. This snake is an ocean dweller found off the coast of the Northern Territory and Queensland and sometimes along the coastline of Western Australia. It loves the warm waters and is shy of swimmers and snorklers. If bitten though, the venom is nasty and must be attended to medically at the soonest possible time.

The Coastal Taipan. Found in the eastern and northern parts of the country and other areas where there are open forests, dry closed forests, coastal plains and grassy beach dunes. This venomous snake has also been found in industrialized areas such as cane fields and residential suburbs. While fairly common, will attack only when cornered and if bitten, immediate medical attention is a must in order to survive the venom.

The Inland Taipan. This is the world's and Australia's most deadly and fearsome snake. This snake has been found in Queensland, South Australia, New South Wales, especially in river areas such as Murray and Darling Rivers, Cooper Creek, the Diamantina and the Georgina Rivers. They find shelter in deep soil cracks and are active during the day. Once bitten, without immediate medical attention, mortality is nearly 100%.