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27. Inland Taipan
The rare and solitary inland taipan of Australia is the world’s most venomous snake. When provoked, it attacks with one or more bites. The rare and solitary inland taipan of Australia is the world’s most venomous snake.
When provoked, it attacks with one or more bites. The inland taipan is a rare sighting among humans and not especially aggressive-except when it comes to its prey, which is primarily small and medium-sized mammals, such as the long-haired rat.
Inland taipans tend to be quite shy and reclusive, and prefer to hide from trouble. When provoked, mishandled, or prevented from escaping, it will strike to defend itself.
Inland taipans rarely come into contact with people due to their remote locations; therefore, they are not considered the deadliest snakes in the world, especially as far as human deaths are concerned.
In its alternative name, the word “fierce” describes the venom, not the temperament of the creature.
