Learn about the Inland Taipan , a medium to large snake that lives in the semi-arid regions of south-western Queensland and north-eastern South Australia. Find out how it feeds, breeds, changes colour and why it is considered one of the world's most venomous snakes. The Inland Taipan, also known as the small-scaled snake, is famous for its extremely potent venom, which can kill many people with just one bite. This snake species prefers to live in a semi-arid environment, where it can lay up to 24 eggs, depending on how much food it has eaten. The Inland Taipan is a marvel of nature, combining potent venom with a surprisingly docile demeanor. Despite being the most poisonous snake in the world, it poses little threat to humans due to its shy nature and remote habitat. Inland taipan ... The inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus), also commonly known as the western taipan , small-scaled snake, or fierce snake, [6] is a species of extremely venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to semiarid regions of central east Australia. [7]
