Venomous Snakes
Most of the world's more dangerous snakes, that is, the most venomous ones, belong to the family Elapidae. The venomous snakes of the Elapidae family are also often called the ‘front fanged snakes’. This family includes the cobras, as well as various infamous Australian snakes such as King Browns and Taipans. Many members of this family are venomous and considered highly dangerous to humans. With over 80 species native to Australia, our continent is unusual in the fact that it has more of these venomous elapids than the generally harmless colubrids. While they may not be seen very often, elapids are common in most habitats in Australia, including savanna. Thus, one should avoid areas of tall grass and thick undergrowth where snakes can hide, and stick to more open trails and roads.
If in overgrown areas, walk steadily, giving the snake a chance to hear your vibrations and move away.
Do not run or leap about in such thick vegetation,
as you may land on a snake before it has the chance to move out of the way.
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