Coastal taipan

Considered the largest venomous snake in Australia in length and the one with the longest fangs, this species can bite multiple times and is considered the third most venomous snake in the world after the Inland Taipan and Eastern Brown. If a bite occurs seek urgent medical attention. 

Body moderate to slender. Large long head with angular brow and is distinct from head. Very variable in colour , top of body can be shade of brown, grey, black or yellow. Mid body scales are 21-23 rows.  

Usually diurnal but in warm weather can become nocturnal. Lives in dry forests, grassland, savannah, open woodland , heaths and rainforests verges.

Feeds on small mammals and occasionally birds.

From Qld/NSW border east coast region to northern coastline into Kimberly region, WA.