Snake ‘Breaks Record’, Expels Venom Capable of Killing 400 Humans at Once

Coastal Taipan Snake Found in Nursery in Australia

A coastal taipan snake (oxyuranus scutellatus) has broken the record for the largest amount of venom expelled in a single bite. According to the Australian Reptile Park, where the snake lives, about 5.2 grams of venom was expelled in one bite, enough to kill about 400 people.

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The number is three times greater than the average for a coastal taipan snake. The previous record was held by a snake of the same species, which excreted 4.9 grams.

These reptiles are typical of the coastal regions of northern and eastern Australia. At the Australian Reptile Park, coastal taipans are harvested for venom so that an antidote can be produced for their bites. Watch:

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The death adder (Acanthophis), the brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis), the tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) and the black snake (Pseudechis) are other “deadly” species bred at this Australian nursery.

Source: Terra

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