The inland or western taipan, Oxyuranus microlepidotus, is the most venomous snake in the world, according to Britannica. Native to Australia, this snake has the deadliest venom based on median ...

Deserts are home to various snake species that have adapted to survive extreme conditions, from the highly venomous Inland ...

The inland taipan has a close relative, the coastal taipan, which inhabits Australia’s coastlines and parts of New Guinea. While less venomous than the inland taipan, the coastal taipan also ...

Found in Australia, the inland taipan’s venom is the deadliest of all snakes. It can kill a human in less than an hour if bitten. It strikes fast and bites multiple times if needed.