Coastal Taipan

The Coastal Taipan is one of the world's longest and most venomous snakes, native to the coastal regions of northern and eastern Australia and parts of New Guinea. Despite its potent venom, it is generally shy and prefers to avoid people, often retreating when given the opportunity.

Venom

The Coastal Taipan possesses one of the most toxic venoms of any land snake. Its venom is a complex mixture of neurotoxins, procoagulants, and myotoxins that act quickly on the nervous system, blood clotting, and muscles. Modern medical treatment with antivenom has greatly improved survival when administered promptly.