Coastal Taipan 3rd Most Venomous Snake In The World is a photograph by Miroslava Jurcik which was uploaded on February 11th, 2016.
Coastal Taipan 3rd Most Venomous Snake In The World
Coastal Taipan , Australian native snake , is the 3rd Most Venomous Snake In The World. This pic was taken behind glass in Taronga Zoo in... more
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Coastal Taipan 3rd Most Venomous Snake In The World
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Miroslava Jurcik
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Coastal Taipan , Australian native snake , is the 3rd Most Venomous Snake In The World. This pic was taken behind glass in Taronga Zoo in Sydney.
Confident in its own splendid lethality, the Coastal Taipan is not one to back away from a close or surprise encounter. However, given the chance (and plenty of space), this maligned and misunderstood snake will always prefer a vanishing act over a showdown.
Average length around 2m (total), with males growing slightly larger than females. The Coastal Taipan has been reported to grow to over 3 metres .
This species is sometimes confused with Brown snake. The Taipan is usually distinguished by its pale face and snout, large head and slender neck.
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February 11th, 2016
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Rainbow Artist Orlando L
I see a snake taking time off to reflect and to meditate on its currently life. what a special photo!! L/F
Elizabeth Winter
So glad this snake was behind glass when you took its picture! Nice capture and description Miroslava! f/v