The coastal taipan snakes are also called as common taipan. This snake comes from the Elapidae family. These type species are the 2nd highly dangerous snakes in the world in taipan species and mostly found in Australia country. The coastal taipan snakes length is 2 meters, but it can reach up to 2.9 meters length.
The coastal taipans color is light olive or in reddish brown upper parts and pale in under parts.
The eyes are large and in a round shape and in light brown or in Hazel color. Coastal taipan snakes are mainly hunts and eats small mammals. Its poison is basically neurotoxic and coagulopathic.
The coastal taipan snakes bodies are different than other snakes. These identifications are the key elements of identification of its species. The Coastal Taipan snake is one of the Australia’s longest snakes.
The coastal taipan snake venom is very effective and is capable of killing an adult human in less than 30 minutes. These snakes are also one of the most deadly snakes in this world.
Coastal taipans snakes mostly live in warm coastal areas.
They are mostly found in humid areas, monsoon forests, dry sclerophyll forest, forests and artificial grass areas. They are also commonly sees in garbage dumps and sugarcane fields. The fangs of coastal taipan snakes are very sharp and those fangs act as a powerful weapon.
Coastal taipan snakes are very efficient at finding prey. These reptiles can detect their prey by smell and movement. The snake then pulls its sharp fangs into its mouth and sends signals via chemicals to Jacobson’s organ in the roof of its mouth for prey. When these snakes find prey, they bite it and swallow it after it dies.
Coastal taipan snakes are highly venomous snakes.
They can inject up to 400 mg of venom into a human in a single bite. Although they can be very dangerous, the venom from a coastal taipan bite is relatively mild, with most symptoms occurring within 15 to 30 minutes.
Coastal taipan snake venom contains a neurotoxic substance called typoxin. This substance causes respiratory paralysis and damage to blood vessels. A normal person will die within 30 to 45 minutes after being bitten by this snake if no treatment is received.
Coastal taipan bites should be treated immediately with anti-venom; otherwise it is extremely dangerous.
The coastal taipans venom has neurotoxic properties, due to which the snake can easily detect the taste and smell of the prey. After laying the eggs, the female snakes leave the nest. Eggs hatch after two to three months depending on temperature and humidity conditions. Hatchlings are about 600mm long and can grow quickly if the weather is right. They are mostly active in the morning but are sometimes seen in the evening especially in cooler weather.
