Category

Acanthophis

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Acanthophis is a genus of elapid snakes commonly referred to as death adders. They are native to Australia, New Guinea and nearby islands, and are among the most venomous snakes in the world. Despite their common name and resemblance to many species of vipers, they belong to a different family, the Elapidae.

common death adder

species of reptile

Desert death adder

species of reptile

Acanthophis praelongus

species of reptile

Acanthophis laevis

species of reptile

Acanthophis hawkei

species of reptile

Rough-scaled Death Adder

species of reptile

Acanthophis wellsi

species of reptile

Acanthophis cryptamydros

species of reptile