Inland Taipan: World's Most Venomous Snake
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The inland taipan is a large, venomous snake native to the semi-arid regions of central east Australia
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It's also known as the fierce snake, small-scaled snake, or western Taipan
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This snake is a specialist hunter of mammals, so has evolved a potent venom adapted to kill warm-blooded animals
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Its venom contains enzymes and other agents that can paralyze nerve endings, destroy muscle tissue, and cause severe bleeding
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It also has a "spreading factor" enzyme that increases the rate of absorption. The venom is by far the most toxic of any snake
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It is estimated that just one bite is lethal enough to kill at least 100 adult humans, according to BBC Wildlife Magazine
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But they are rarely encountered in the wild because of their remoteness and brief above-ground appearance during the day
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The inland taipan can grow up to a maximum of over 8 feet and can live up to 20 years in captivity
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