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The truth about white-tail spiders
WildlifeWhite-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.
Welcome to Australia, a land of creatures out to kill you… maybe
WildlifeAustralia’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?
Beware of bees: New report into stings and bites in Australia
NewsBees and wasps were responsible for a third of all hospitalisations due to stings and bites during 2000-2013, according to a new report.
The snake of paralysing beauty
NewsThe 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.
King brown snake milking record broken
NewsA 2.5m king brown snake called Chewie has “smashed” the Australian Reptile Park’s venom milking record.
Australian Reptile Park gets Deadly & Dangerous
EducationThe Australian Reptile Park on the NSW Central Coast will showcase an all-new ‘Deadly & Dangerous’ series these April school holidays.
Watch a king brown snake take its first breath
WildlifeAmazing footage of a newborn king brown snake hatching and taking its first breath.
GALLERY: Australia’s top 10 most venomous animals
WildlifeVenom 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.
Top 10 most venomous animals in Australia
WildlifeAustralia’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.