Not only travellers, but also most locals are absolutely terrified of snakes. Explore images of Australian snakes. The main species of snakes in Australia Taipans. Non-venomous Australian snakes include pythons, file snakes (a sea snake), and blind snakes. Explore images of Australian snakes. Many snake hunters try to improve their chances of finding snakes by cruising in an automobile slowly in rural areas. Here is a quick guide to Australia’s top non-venomous and venomous snakes. Coastal Taipan. We have more technically venomous snakes than anywhere else in the world. Australia has nearly 200 known species of snake, only 25 of which are considered potentially deadly. Inland Taipan. Coastal Taipan, although less venomous than Inland Taipan,... Brown Snakes. Lack of information, wrong information, hype and sensationalism have given the Australian snakes an image that they really don't … Yet there is no need to be scared. Geoff also has a website, Living with Wildlife, jampacked with information about Australian snakes. While not all snakes are dangerous, there are a large number of venomous snakes dispersed throughout the country, and lack of education is one of the main causes of fatalities. Some 100 Australian snakes are venomous, although only 12 are likely to inflict a wound that could kill you. Normally, snakes will go about their business without harming you, your pets, or themselves, but if you do feel they pose a risk, keep a safe distance away and grab a picture of the snake if possible. The most dangerous snakes belong to the front-fanged group, which in NSW include the tiger snake, brown snake, death adder, mulga or king brown snake and a few species of sea snake. The amethystine python is by far the longest snake in Australia, it grows up to 5 - 6 metre. Snakes smell by flicking their tongues in and out their mouth. How many snakes have I seen here in Australia? Taipans belong to the genus Oxyuranus. Most common are the Carpet Python and Common Tree Snake, which are not venomous and no real threat to humans (just occasionally their pets), but alarming enough if you found one inside, coiled in a tree or in your roof space! This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Australian snakes seem to be the scariest of all Australian Animals. Australia has around 140 species of land snake, and 32 recorded species of sea snakes. About a third are dangerously venomous, but most are small and not normally considered a health risk. They are recognized by their broad triangular head and stout body, and possess the longest fangs of any Australian snake. Inland Taipan is considered the most venomous snake in the world. Even for professional snake hunters, it is often considered lucky if you find a single snake (other than a garter snake, which is more common but are not found in Australia) in a day. In view of Monday’s post, Snake Season in Australia: Keeping Children & Pets Safe, I think it’s a good idea for me to go through my personal snake sightings now. Home Topics Wildlife Everything you need to know about snakes Everything you need to know about snakes Love them or hate them, Australia is crawling (well, slithering) with snakes of all kinds – and they’re as fascinating as they are fearsome.