Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. That said, a few species of deadly snakes stand out above ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Australia’s inland taipan might be the most venomous snake ...

The Inland Taipan is popularly known as the most venomous snake in the world, also known as the "fierce snake," it is a demure yet lethal inhabitant of central Australia's arid regions. This shy ...