Known as the "fierce snake," the Inland Taipan boasts the most potent venom among all snakes. Found in central Australia, it reaches approximately 6 feet (1.8 meters) in length and sports a slender build with light brown or olive coloring.
The Eastern Brown Snake ranks as one of Australia's most perilous snakes due to its widespread distribution near populated areas and potent venom. It averages about 5 feet (1.5 meters) long, featuring a slender, streamlined body with colors ranging from very pale fawn to black.
Among Australia's largest venomous snakes, the Coastal Taipan resides in northern and eastern coastal regions, often spotted in sugarcane fields where it hunts small mammals and birds. This species can grow up to 10 feet (3 meters) long and displays a sleek physique with light olive or brown hues.
Recognizable by its alternating black and white bands, the Many-Banded Krait, or Chinese Krait, inhabits East and Southeast Asia, typically measuring about 4 feet (1.2 meters) in length. Thriving in wet environments like rice paddies and swamps, it preys on other snakes, frogs, and small lizards.
The Black Mamba, Africa's longest venomous snake reaching up to 14 feet (4.3 meters), is renowned for its speed and aggression. Despite its name, its skin ranges from grey to dark brown, with a distinct black interior of its mouth.
The King Cobra holds the title of the world's longest venomous snake, often reaching lengths of 18 feet (5.5 meters). Found primarily in Southeast Asian forests, it features a robust body in olive, brown, or black hues. Its diet predominantly includes other snakes, including venomous species.
Native to southern Australia, Tiger Snakes derive their name from their banded appearance, varying from yellow and black to brown or olive, sometimes solid black. They thrive in diverse environments like wetlands and grasslands, feeding mainly on frogs, birds, and small mammals.
Known as the Common Krait, the Blue Krait inhabits the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, measuring around 3 feet (0.9 meters) long with blue-black crossbands over a bluish-white body. Preferring moist habitats such as fields and forests, it preys on other snakes.