The scientific name for this type of snake is Oxyuranus scutellatus. This type of Taipan snake is found living in the coastal areas of northern and eastern Australia and on the island of New Guinea. This snake is a very aggressive species and is known as the third most venomous snake of any terrestrial snake in the world.
This type of Taipan snake can grow up to 2 meters. Coastal Taipan strikes very fiercely when threatened. Coastal Taipan snake bites can quickly cause headaches, convulsions, paralysis, and internal bleeding, vomiting and kidney damage. This snake eats a variety of bandicoots, rats and birds.