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Taxonomy
Taxonomy
kingdom: animalia
phylum: chordate
class: reptilia
family: elapid snakes
order: squamata
genus: oxyuranus
species: inland taipan
Evolution
Evolution
subspecies:
coastal taipan
central ranges taipan
been around for 40,000-60,000 years
the inland taipan's ancestors are unknown
Description
sledder body and a small head with large eyes
scales are light brown color with distinctive dark stripe on its head
most venomous snake in the world
toxic venom can cause paralysis even death
rarely encounter humans
adults can be 4-6 feet in length
adults can be 1-2 pounds
lifespan around 10-15 years
there are no differences between males and females
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