The Most Dangerous Venomous Snakes: Australia, New Guinea
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Eastern Brown Snake
- Scientific name: Pseudonaja textilis
- Family: Elapidae
- Genus: Brown snakes
- Length: Up to 7.8 feet (2.4 meters)
- Venom: Neurotoxic
The eastern brown snake enjoys the position of second most venomous snake in the world, and is responsible for most deadly snake bites in Australia. It is very aggressive, and 90% of bite cases are fatal without medical help.
- Table of Contents:
- Inland Taipan
- Eastern Brown Snake
- Coastal Taipan, Papuan Taipan
- Tiger Snake
- Mulga Snake