Meet the Most Venomous Snake in the World

Meet the Inland Taipan: Alternatively called the "feral snake," the Inland Taipan is the most venomous snake. (Image: Canva)

Where It Resides: A shy snake inhabiting isolated, dry areas of mid-Australia, where it keeps its distance from people. (Image: Canva)

Venom Power: Its venom is 50 times more toxic than that of a cobra and can kill 100 individuals with a single bite. (Image: Canva)

Hunting Style: The Inland Taipan bites efficiently and accurately, delivering venom deep into its prey with repeated bites. (Image; Canva)

What It Eats: It primarily subsists on small mammals such as mice and rats, employing its venom to immobilize them quickly. (Image: Canva)

Is It Aggressive? Even though it is powerful, the Inland Taipan is timid, tries to avoid combat, and doesn't bite people often. (Image: Canva)

Symptoms of a Bite: Paralysis, internal hemorrhaging, and organ failure occur in under an hour without treatment if bitten. (Image: Canva)

Lives Saved by Antivenom: Due to good antivenom and the snake's reclusive behavior, fatalities are very uncommon. (Image: Canva)

Respect, Not Fear: Even though lethal, the Inland Taipan has its place in the wild. Appreciate it safely—far away. (Image: Canva)