Australia's Inland Taipan: A Venomous Overachiever
The inland taipan, native to south-western Queensland, is considered the most venomous snake in the world.
It is known for its potent venom, which
could kill 250,000 mice or 100 adult humans with a single bite, making it a formidable predator.
The Indigenous people of the region refer to it as "dandarabilla", and its primary food source is the long-haired rat, also known as the "plague rat" due to its ability to reach plague proportions.
The inland taipan's habitat consists of the cracked clay floodplains of Channel Country.
- Scientific name: Oxyuranus microlepidotus
- Native to: south-western Queensland
- Primary food source: long-haired rat (Rattus villosissimus)
Author's summary: The inland taipan is a highly venomous snake.
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