13. Death adder (Acnthophis antarcticus)
Death adder inhabits Australian continent, New Guinea and surrounding islands. Average body length usually does not exceed 1 meter. Coloration varies on the habitat they dwell in, ranging from brown, black, yellow, often with thick bands throughout the whole body. This snake has the fastest strike in the world – it only takes 0.15 seconds to bite its victim. Death can occur in about 6 hours, which is relatively long time, and although many deaths have been prevented by antivenom, it is still responsible for a large number of deaths caused by snakes in New Guinea.
