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CLOSE CALL WITH THE WORLD'S MOST VENOMOUS SNAKE | INLAND TAIPAN, KING BROWN & MORE | OUTBACK QLD EP1

In this episode, we leave the coast behind and travel from Sydney deep into Outback Queensland on a mission to find the world’s most venomous snake, the Inland Taipan. Episode 1 kicks off the journey as we hit remote country, explore harsh outback habitats, and begin the search for Australia’s most elusive reptiles. Along the way, we encounter mulga snakes, a variety of geckos and lizards, and get our first real taste of what this unforgiving landscape has to offer. This is just the beginning of the trip, long drives, big miles, and even bigger surprises await as the hunt for the Inland Taipan intensifies. If you enjoy real Australian herping, remote exploration, and learning about some of the country’s most misunderstood animals, make sure you like, subscribe, and stick around for the next episode. CENTRAL BEARDED DRAGON The Central Bearded Dragon has a low wide body shape, allowing it to hug surfaces when it is lying down. When walking however it walks with a high gate and can move with considerable speed. The elongated spinous scales around the rear of the lower jaw and lower sides of the body appear very spiky but are actually quite rubbery and only intended to make the lizard appear unappealing to predators. SHINGLEBACK SKINK Tiliqua rugosa, most commonly known as the shingleback skink or bobtail lizard, is a short-tailed, species of blue-tongued skink endemic to Australia. T. rugosa has a short, wide, stumpy tail that resembles its head and may serve the purpose of confusing predators. The tail also contains fat reserves, which are drawn upon during brumation in winter. This skink is an omnivore; it eats snails and plants and spends much of its time browsing through vegetation for food. MULGA SNAKE The king brown snake (Pseudechis australis) is a species of highly venomous snake of the family Elapidae, native to northern, western, and Central Australia. The king brown snake is the largest terrestrial venomous snake in Australia. It is a robust snake up to 3.3 m (11 ft) long. It is variable in appearance, with individuals from northern Australia having tan upper parts, while those from southern Australia are dark brown to blackish. Sometimes, it is seen in a reddish-green texture. EYREAN EARLESS DRAGON The Eyrean Earless Dragon (Tympanocryptis sp.) is a small, ground-dwelling lizard found in the arid and semi-arid regions of inland Australia. Perfectly adapted to harsh desert conditions, it relies on camouflage and stillness to avoid predators rather than speed or climbing. Unlike many lizards, it lacks visible ear openings, a feature that helps keep out sand and debris. CURL SNAKE The curl snake (Suta suta) is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. It has a wide head and is dark brown or reddish brown in colour, with a distinctively darker head and paler under the flanks. The light-coloured iris and small pupil are distinctive features of this species. S. suta also has a temporal dark-edged stripe (typically orange in colour) that extends around from each eye to the snout. DESERT SPADEFOOT TOAD The Desert Spadefoot Toad (Notaden nichollsi) is a hardy amphibian found across arid regions of inland Australia. Specially adapted to desert life, it spends most of its time buried underground, emerging only after heavy rain to feed and breed. Its powerful hind feet act like spades, allowing it to dig quickly into the soil to escape extreme heat and drought. CTENOTOUS SPECIES Ctenotus skinks are fast-moving, ground-dwelling lizards found throughout Australia’s arid and semi-arid regions. Known for their speed, bold striping, and sharp awareness, they rely on rapid bursts of movement to escape predators rather than hiding. These skinks are active during the day, foraging among leaf litter, spinifex, and rocky outcrops for insects and other small prey. INLAND TAIPAN The Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) is widely regarded as the world’s most venomous snake, found in the remote arid regions of inland Australia. Highly elusive and rarely encountered, it inhabits cracking clay plains and floodplains where it preys mainly on small mammals. Despite its fearsome reputation, the Inland Taipan is shy and non-aggressive, relying on avoidance rather than confrontation. Encounters with this species are exceptionally rare, making any sighting a remarkable highlight of Australia’s outback wildlife. NORTHERN SPINY-TAILED GECKO The Northern Spiny-tailed Gecko (Strophurus ciliaris) is a striking nocturnal gecko found across northern and central Australia, particularly in arid and semi-arid habitats. Easily recognised by the rows of spines along its tail, this species uses both camouflage and unique defensive displays to deter predators. When threatened, it may raise its tail and even secrete a sticky substance from the tail spines. Active at night, it hunts insects among shrubs and low vegetation, making it a fascinating and iconic gecko of the Australian outback.