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Woma Python
Aspidites ramsayi
The woma python, also known commonly as Ramsay's python, the sand python, and simply the woma, is a species of snake in the family Pythonidae, endemic to Australia. Once common throughout Western Australia, it has become critically endangered in some regions.
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Black-headed Python
Aspidites melanocephalus
The black-headed python is a species of snake in the family Pythonidae. The species is endemic to Australia. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid.
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Scrub Python
Simalia kinghorni
Scrub python refers to snakes of the Simalia genus, especially including:Amethystine python Australian scrub python
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Olive Python
Liasis olivaceus
Olive Python (Liasis olivaceus)
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King Cobra
Ophiophagus hannah
King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah)
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Indian Cobra
Naja naja
Indian Cobra (Naja naja)
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Egyptian Cobra
Naja haje
Egyptian Cobra (Naja haje)
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Black Mamba
Dendroaspis polylepis
Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis)
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Green Mamba
Dendroaspis angusticeps
Green Mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps)
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Inland Taipan
Oxyuranus microlepidotus
Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus)
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Coastal Taipan
Oxyuranus scutellatus
The coastal taipan, or common taipan, is a species of extremely venomous snake in the family Elapidae. Described by Wilhelm Peters in 1867, the species is native to the coastal regions of northern and eastern Australia and the island of New Guinea. The second-longest venomous snake in Australia, the coastal taipan averages around 2.0ย m (6.6ย ft) long, with the longest specimens reaching 2.9ย m (9.5ย ft) in length. It has light olive or reddish-brown upperparts, with paler underparts. The snake is considered to be a least-concern species according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
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Brown Snake
Pseudonaja textilis
Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis)
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Tiger Snake
Notechis scutatus
Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus)
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Death Adder
Acanthophis antarcticus
The common death adder is a species of death adder, a venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Australia. It is one of the most venomous land snakes in Australia and globally. While it remains widespread, it is facing increased threat from the ongoing Australian cane toad invasion.
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Gaboon Viper
Bitis gabonica
The Gaboon viper, also called the Gaboon adder, is a large and highly venomous species of viper found in the rainforests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. It is the largest member of the genus Bitis. Like all other vipers, it is venomous, and it has the longest fangs of any venomous snake โ up to 2 inches (5.1ย cm) in length โ and the highest venom yield of any snake. No subspecies are recognized.
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Rhinoceros Viper
Bitis nasicornis
Bitis nasicornis is a viper species belonging to the genus Bitis, part of a subfamily known as "puff-adders", found in the forests of West and Central Africa. This large viper is known for its striking coloration and prominent nasal "horns". No subspecies are currently recognized. Its common names include butterfly viper, rhinoceros viper, river jack and many more. Like all other vipers, it is venomous.
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Puff Adder
Bitis arietans
The puff adder is a highly venomous viper species found in savannahs and grasslands from Morocco and western Arabia throughout Africa except for the Sahara and rainforest regions. It is responsible for causing the most snakebite fatalities in Africa owing to various factors, such as its wide distribution, frequent occurrence in highly populated regions, and aggressive disposition. Two subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.
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Bush Viper
Atheris squamigera
Atheris squamigera is a venomous viper species endemic to west and central Africa. No subspecies are currently recognized.
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Saw-scaled Viper
Echis carinatus
Echis is a genus of vipers found in the dry regions of Africa, the Middle East, India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. They have a characteristic threat display, rubbing sections of their body together to produce a "sizzling" warning sound. The name Echis is the Latin transliteration of the Greek word for "viper" (แผฯฮนฯ). Like all vipers, they are venomous. Their common name is "saw-scaled vipers" and they include some of the species responsible for causing the most snakebite cases and deaths in the world. Twelve species are currently recognized.
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Russell's Viper
Daboia russelii
Russell's viper is a species of highly venomous snake in the family Viperidae. The species is native to South Asia. It was described in 1797 by George Shaw and Frederick Polydore Nodder. It is named after Patrick Russell. Known for its extremely painful bite, it is considered one of the "Big Four" venomous snake species in the region.
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