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Coastal Taipan
Coastal Taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus) | Australia
The venom delivered in a single Taipan bite is enough to kill up to 12,000 guinea pigs. This is the largest venomous snake in Australia. Before antivenom was available 100% of bites were fatal.
Average Size | Venom Yield | Venom Toxicity | Fang Length | Disposition/Attitude | Bites per Year | Total Score |
4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 22 |
Date Added: 04/24/17