Primarily living in inland regions of Australia, this creature possesses the most terrifying venom in the world, capable of killing 100 people within 45 minutes of a bite.
Australia is one of the “natural homes” for many of the world’s deadliest venomous animals.
There are hundreds of venomous creatures living both on land and in water in Australia that can sting and attack humans.
Some of the most horrifying names that haunt the people of this country include the Sydney funnel-web spider, redback spider, box jellyfish, sea snakes, blue-ringed octopus, cone snail, and Eastern brown snake…
From left to right, top to bottom: Blue-ringed octopus, box jellyfish, cone snail, Sydney funnel-web spider are four of the deadliest creatures in Australia.
Among these, the venomous snake known as the Inland Taipan is considered the “worst nightmare” for humans.
The Inland Taipan snake is the most venomous snake compared to any land snake on Earth.
Inland Taipan (scientific name: Oxyuranus microlepidotus), also known as the “fierce snake”, possesses the deadliest venom of any land snake on Earth.
This snake can grow up to 2.5 meters long and is found in the inland areas of Australia such as Queensland, South Australia, New South Wales, and the Northern Territory.
Habitat of the Inland Taipan (in red). (Photo: Wikipedia).
In addition to possessing the most terrifying venom on land, the Inland Taipan can also change its skin color with the seasons. It can shift from dark brown to dark olive green or blackish-green.
Research by scientists shows that the Inland Taipan’s venom is 50 times more venomous than that of a common cobra and 10 times more than that of a Mojave rattlesnake.
Just 110 mg of its venom can kill 100 people within 45 minutes if medical intervention is not provided promptly.
The Inland Taipan can change color with the seasons.
Before succumbing, victims endure excruciating pain from the initial bite, with 60% of heart muscle cells being destroyed within the first 10 minutes.
Once the venom enters the human body, it wreaks havoc on the nervous system, causing blood clotting disorders, severe headaches, and total paralysis.
The Inland Taipan can kill any land animal. Just a tiny amount of venom released with each bite can “send” 250,000 rats to their demise.
The Inland Taipan is the deadliest snake in the world. (Photo: Daniel Klaer).
That is why, when an Inland Taipan goes hunting, its prey instinctively knows that death is near.
However, compared to the Eastern green tree snake, the Inland Taipan is not a significant threat to humans, with only a few recorded fatalities. This is mainly due to the snake’s rare interaction with humans.
Instead, they typically inhabit areas far from human activity and spend much of their time underground.
If bitten, you should quickly go to the nearest hospital for antivenom treatment before the Inland Taipan’s venom completely poisons the nervous system.
