COMMON DEATH ADDER (ACANTHOPHIS ANTARCTICUS)

Common Death Adder is a venomous snake species that occurs quite commonly in the Sydney bush region of Australia, in addition, they are also distributed in New Guinea. Like its name - "Common Death Adder" - the venom of this snake is very dangerous and highly lethal to humans. Although they are less than 1m long, they are a formidable opponent of other creatures and humans.

Common Death Adder is a master of "disguise". Most snakes will hide when they see a threat, but the Common Death Adder is different, they often "disguise" hiding in the bushes, waiting for prey to pass by and launch a surprise attack. That's why many people are bitten by them but unable to keep up. When hunting, they use their tails as bait. The prey will be attracted and it will attack in a flash, killing the prey instantly.

Common Death Adder's teeth are very long, leaving a very deep wound when bitten. They possess highly toxic venom and affect the nervous system, causing the victim to gradually lose the ability to feel. After that, the victim will be paralyzed, lose consciousness and die if not treated promptly. Common Death Adder becomes even more dangerous to humans when they live near people and pets. Therefore, it is necessary to be very careful with this snake.

Country: Australia and New Guinea.

Habitat: Forest, grassland.

Length: Average 0.7m - 1m.

Lethal time: About 6 hours.