10. Death adder (Acnthophis antarcticus)
LD50: 0.4
Death adder ranks 10th in our list of most venomous snakes in Australia. It is widely spread throughout the whole Australia, except southernmost parts. They are small (60 centimeters on average, females being slightly larger than males) but thick snakes, with a distinctive large triangular head. Depending on the environment, death adder’s coloration differs and ranges from brown, black, gray, to yellow and reddish hues, and the majority has banded pattern throughout the body.
