The Top 10 Most Venomous Snakes in Australia

By Larry Slawson

This eBook examines the ten most venomous snakes in Australia.  It provides a direct analysis of each snake's behavioral patterns, venom toxicity, and danger posed to humans.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Larry Slawson
• Release date: Jul 2, 2020

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AUSTRALIA

LARRY SLAWSON

APRIL 2020

10 OF AUSTRALIA’S DEADLIEST SNAKES

Throughout Australia, there exists a large number of venomous snakes capable of inflicting serious harm (or death) to humans. From the Red-Bellied Black Snake to the Eastern Brown, these snakes are known for their potent venom and aggressive behavior, making them extremely dangerous to humans and animals alike.

This work examines the 10 deadliest snakes known to exist on the Australian continent. It provides an analysis of each snake’s venom toxicity and their potential for causing human fatalities.

Selection Criteria

In selecting each of the snakes outlined below, a number of basic assumptions is necessary. First and foremost, since most venomous snake bites are capable of being controlled by antivenom, the author is forced to analyze the deadliness of each snake with a presumptive mindset. As a result, the snakes listed below are ranked according to their potential for causing human deaths when antivenom and medical care are unavailable to the victim. To accomplish this, the average time of death following a bite, along with the average potency of each snake’s bite is taken into consideration. Although this leaves room for potential flaws, the author believes this criterion offers the best available measurement for ranking Australia’s 10 deadliest snakes.

The 10 Deadliest and Most Dangerous Snakes in Australia

Red-Bellied Black Snake

Lowlands Copperhead

King Brown Snake

Western Brown Snake

Death