The coastal taipan mainly inhabits northern and eastern Australia, as well as New Guinea. It varies in color, and its venom can kill a human within 45 minutes. With an average venom output of 120mg, the real danger here lies in the potency of the venom, with an LD50 value of just .106-.12 mg/kg. The average bite delivers 10x the amount of venom needed to kill an adult male.

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