Tag: venomous
Wildlife
The truth about white-tail spiders
White-tail spiders have gained a frightening reputation since the 1980s – much of it undeserved. We’ve answered your questions about these misunderstood and maligned arachnids.
Wildlife
Welcome to Australia, a land of creatures out to kill you… maybe
Australia’s snakes, spiders and other venomous critters tend to strike fear in many people. But is Australia’s reputation as a nation of deadly creatures deserved?
News
Beware of bees: New report into stings and bites in Australia
Bees and wasps were responsible for a third of all hospitalisations due to stings and bites during 2000-2013, according to a new report.
News
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.
News
King brown snake milking record broken
A 2.5m king brown snake called Chewie has “smashed” the Australian Reptile Park’s venom milking record.
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.
Video
Watch a king brown snake take its first breath
Amazing footage of a newborn king brown snake hatching and taking its first breath.
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.