Coastal Taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus) Top 10 Deadliest Snakes John Doe Latest Update : August 16, 2025
Coastal Taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus): Similar to its inland cousin, this snake is highly venomous with an LD50 of about 0.106 mg/kg. It can inject a large amount of venom in a single bite . Add Comment + Votes ( 2 )
James - August 16, 2025TOPThe Coastal Taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus) is one of the world's deadliest snakes, native to northern and eastern Australia and New Guinea. Known for its lightning-fast strikes and extremely potent neurotoxic venom, a single bite contains enough toxin to kill 100 adults. Unlike many venomous snakes, the Taipan often delivers multiple bites when threatened. Its venom causes paralysis, internal bleeding, and organ failure within hours if untreated. Despite its lethality, this snake is generally shy and avoids confrontation. Antivenom has reduced fatalities, but encounters remain extremely dangerous due to the snake's aggressive defense when cornered.+ Reply ( 1 )Report