INLAND TAIPAN SNAKE (OXYURANUS MICROLEPIDOTUS)
The Inland Taipan is the most venomous of all terrestrial snakes. They usually live in inland areas of Australia such as South Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales. It is also known by humans as "Fierce Snake". Inland Taipan usually has a length of 1.8 - 2.5m, they live in dry places, near mouse burrows to facilitate hunting.
Inland Taipan's favorite food is rats. In addition, they also eat other small mammals. The reproduction rate of this snake also depends on the number of rat populations. At times when the number of rats increased, so did their fertility. Although they are venomous snakes, their nature is quite timid, often finding ways to hide when there is danger lurking.
According to research, the venom of Inland Taipan is very powerful. Their venom is 10 times more toxic than that of a Mojave rattlesnake and 50 times more toxic than that of a common cobra. 60% of cells are destroyed in the first 10 minutes of the bite. Then, they will destroy the nervous system, paralyze and lead to death after only 45 minutes.
Location: Australia.
Habitat: Dry plains, in the dens of native rat species.
Length: Average 1.8m - 2.5m.
Venom’s power: Lethal after 45 minutes.
Toxins: Neurotoxin, Hemotoxins, Myotoxins.
