Fierce snake
A species of Taipans Scientific name : Oxyuranus microlepidotus Genus : Taipans
Fierce snake, A species of Taipans
Scientific name: Oxyuranus microlepidotus
Genus: Taipans
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Description
The inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus), also commonly known as the western taipan, the small-scaled snake, or the fierce snake, is an extremely venomous snake of the taipan (Oxyuranus) genus, and is endemic to semi-arid regions of central east Australia. Aboriginal Australians living in those regions named the snake Dandarabilla. It was first described by Frederick McCoy in 1879 and then by William John Macleay in 1882, but for the next 90 ye
General Info
Lifespan
15-25 years
Appearance
Fierce snake is a large and robust snake with smooth scales. Its colour generally varies from olive to brown. Sometimes, they exhibit a unique pattern of banding near the tail. Unmistakable characteristics include its significantly small head relative to the body size, and a highly potent venom, making it one of the world's deadliest snakes. There are no apparent differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Fierce snake is known for its unique defensive posture where it raises its body off the ground to strike. An aggressive, solitary species, it responds to disturbances by hissing loudly before attacking. Notable for its venom potency, survival in its arid habitat is facilitated by predation on small mammals and birds.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Elapids Genus
Taipans Species
Fierce snake 
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