Inland Taipan
Oxyuranus microlepidotus
$2,500.00
The Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) is widely regarded as the worlds most venomous snake based on the toxicity of its venom. It is native to the arid and semi-arid regions of central eastern Australia, where it inhabits cracking clay soils, floodplains, and grass-covered plains.
Appearance
Scientific Name: Oxyuranus microlepidotus
Common Name: Inland Taipan
Average Length: 1.8–2.5 m (6–8 ft)
Maximum Length: Around 2.7 m (9 ft)
Color: Olive-brown to dark brown during winter, becoming lighter tan or greenish in summer. The belly is cream to pale yellow.
Distinctive Features: Smooth scales, a slender but muscular body, and a narrow head that blends smoothly into the neck.
Appearance
Scientific Name: Oxyuranus microlepidotus
Common Name: Inland Taipan
Average Length: 1.8–2.5 m (6–8 ft)
Maximum Length: Around 2.7 m (9 ft)
Color: Olive-brown to dark brown during winter, becoming lighter tan or greenish in summer. The belly is cream to pale yellow.
Distinctive Features: Smooth scales, a slender but muscular body, and a narrow head that blends smoothly into the neck.
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