An eastern brown snake camouflaged and hiding in leaf litter ... black body adorned with white bands gives it a striking appearance, often mistaken for a non-venomous species.

The adder relies more on stealth than speed, but when it does strike, it can do so faster than many other snake species. The eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textiles) is one of the fastest ...

Eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis ... but it would rather avoid human contact and only strike if cornered. The world's longest venomous snake is the king cobra, measuring up to 18 ...