re: Fake Snake Pic?

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As of late 2003, all positively identified inland taipan bite victims have been herpetologists handling the snakes for study.

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Inland taipans aren't the same as regular taipans. Inland taipans are also called fierce snakes. The regular taipan has a reputation second only to the black mamaba for aggressivness.

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Although highly venomous, it is very shy and reclusive, and always prefers to escape from trouble (the word "fierce" from its other name is actually describing its venom but not temperament)

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Not talking about the fierce snake. The one refered to as a taipan is the one I saw that had chased a guy and bit him many times. It is an aggressive snake. I am sure in most instances the snake will try to get away but in some cases it will chase and attack. Not many snakes do that other than maybe a mamba also when defending itself.