Death adder

Scientific Name: Acanthophis antarcticus

Nick Name: Deaf adder

Size: Average 45 centimeters, maximum 90 centimeters

Appearance: Reddish, yellowish, or brown color with distinct dark brown cross bands. The end of its tail is black, ending in a hard spine. They have a wide flat head tapering to a blunt snout, with a thin neck. The body fat tapers abruptly to a thin, curved spine at the end of it's tail. Its back colours vary widely from light brown to reddish and black. The belly is a creamy grey with pink or brown blotches.

Potency of Venom: a powerful neurotoxin

Nature: It is nocturnal, hiding by day and coming out to feed at night.

Distribution: Australia, New Guinea, and Moluccas.

Habitat: Usually found in arid regions, fields, and wooded lands.

Feeds on:

Side Line:

• Although it has the appearance of a viper, it is related to the cobra family.
• causes mortality in about 50 percent of the victims, even with treatment.
• The Death Adder is the least nervous of our venomous snakes, but its placid nature makes it all the more dangerous. Instead of slipping away at the approach of a human, it lies motionless.For that reason it used to be called the "deaf" adder.
• Death Adder also give birth to a live litter, usually of 15-20