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Eastern or Common Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis) TL2.2m
Common throughout Eastern Queensland, 2nd deadliest snake in the world, highly agile, swift, alert and very aggressive. Most frequently encountered venomous snake contributes to many bites.
Coastal Taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus) TL3m
One of the largest and well known of venomous snakes, the Taipan is not as common as the Brown snake but matches the aggression when cornered but quick to flee if approached. 3Rd most deadliest in the world.
Common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) TL700mm max 1m
Fastest striking Australian snake, short and fat, not common and rapidly declining in many areas. Large fangs able to administer large quantities of neurotoxin venom, highly venomous.
Rough Scaled Snake (Tropidechis carinatus) TL1m
Considered dangerously venomous, often confused with the harmless fresh water snake (Tropidonophis mairii). Frequents ponds and creeks in search of frogs its main meal. Nocturnal with the ability too climb trees well.
Red Bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) TL 1.5-2m
Dangerously venomous, this large black snake lives along Side Rivers and creeks. Common on golf course. Population declining due to Cane Toads.
Eastern Small Eyed Snake (Crytophis nigrescens) TL600mm
Venom toxicity appears to vary in different population but is still considered to be dangerously venomous, sometime confused with the red bellied black snake.
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