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The snake of paralysing beauty
The blue coral snake can shock every nerve in your body with a single bite. A new study reveals how its venom works, and could lead to new pain management treatment.
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Spider venom could lead to IBS treatment
Venom from a species of tarantula could lead to the first effective treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.
Education Resources
Australian Reptile Park gets Deadly & Dangerous
The Australian Reptile Park on the NSW Central Coast will showcase an all-new ‘Deadly & Dangerous’ series these April school holidays.
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Snake bites spike in Queensland
A dozen people and a kitten have fallen victim to snake bites in the past three days in Queensland.
Wildlife
Australia’s deadly and mysterious taipan
It’s 1.5m, deadly and probably not that rare. How did the western desert taipan lay low for 200 years?
Creatura Blog
The venomous demon stingerfish moves like a crab
This venomous fish looks like the ocean bottom, but it walks more like a crab
Wildlife
GALLERY: Australia’s top 10 most venomous animals
Venom is commonly measured by the LD50: the concentration of toxin (lethal dose, mg/kg) required to kill half of a test animal group. A smaller number indicates more concentrated venom, with the most venomous species gaining a rating of <1. These are Australia's most venomous animals, ranked by their LD50 rating.
Wildlife
Top 10 most venomous animals in Australia
Australia’s global reputation as a haven for venomous creatures is well deserved. But would you know which should be most feared? Here’s our list of 10 of the most deadly.
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Centipede venom as strong as its pincers
Most venomous animals make up for weaker physical features with more potent toxins, but not centipedes