Taipan snakes are most dangerous poisonous (venomous) snakes in the world. These taipan snakes are found in Australia country in southern edge of New Guinea Island. Taipan snakes were in beige to gray and pale brown to dark brown color. Some taipan snakes can change their color according to the seasons.
Taipan snakes are ferocious snakes that like to hunt and eat rodents.
They are more common in sugarcane plantations and in areas such as harbors where rats are found. Taipans mostly prefer dry sandy habitats. Taipan snakes lay 7 to 17 eggs during the breeding season. Taipan snakes are very fast moving species to defend themselves.
Taipan snake venom is very potent, usually injecting large amounts of venom when it bites someone. Taipan snakes bite can kill a human within hours if not treated immediately. Taipan snakes are known to be the most venomous snakes in the world.
Taipan snake venom contains presynaptic neurotoxins. Mild swelling, pain and minor bruising can be seen at the site of a taipan snake bite.
A taipan snake bite is similar to any other snake bite. If the venom can be prevented from spreading beyond the bite site until medical treatment is obtained, the victim is likely to survive. If the pressure immobilizing bandage technique is used as the first aid immediately after this snake bite, there is a chance of survival.
90% of taipan snake bites are venomous and immediately required anti-venom therapy.
The venom is more severe and can be very fatal. These taipan snakes bites are occasionally fatal. Immediate first aid and emergency medical care can increase the chances of survival.
Most taipan snakes inject venom to paralyze or kill their victims before swallowing them.
Many snake venoms are also used in the preparation of some medicines. Every few months the taipan snakes used to start rubbing against the ground or the tree branches to peel off their old skin. They will get a new skin with a fresh and shiny look.
Types of Taipan snakes
There are 3 types of most poisonous and dangerous taipan snakes are there in the world. They are
