Eastern brown snake
The Eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja
textilis) has a venom LD50 value of
0.053 mg SC according to (Brown, 1973) and a value of
0.0365 mg SC according to (Ernst and Zug et al. 1996). According
to both studies, it is the second most venomous snake in the world. Average
venom yield is 2–6 mg according to (Meier and White, 1995). According to
(Minton, 1974) average venom yield (dry weight) is between 5–10 mg. Maximum
venom yield for this species is 155 mg. This species is legendary for
its bad temper, aggression, and for its speed. This species is responsible for
more deaths every year in Australia than any other group of snakes.
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