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The inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus), also known as the “fierce snake” or “small-scaled snake,” holds the title of most venomous snake in the world.

But there are also venomous snakes that don’t look like that—like the coral snake. So, 'Red on yellow, kill a fellow, red on black, friend of Jack' or venom lack.

However, some non-venomous snakes copy the look of venomous ones to scare off predators. So while colour can be a hint, it should never be the only method for identifying a snake’s danger level.