death adders
Ambush-hunting venomous snakes
Death adders are highly venomous snakes native to Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands, belonging to the genus *Acanthophis*.
Unlike most Australian elapids, they are ambush predators with thick bodies, triangular heads, and a wormlike tail tip used to lure prey.
Their venom is neurotoxic and can be fatal to humans without treatment.
The name is sometimes folk-etymologized as "deaf adders" due to their habit of remaining motionless rather than fleeing.
- fangsSharp piercing teeth
- venomInjected animal poison
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- AustraliaSouthern Hemisphere continent-country
- ambush predatorHunter that strikes from concealment
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