Inland Taipan

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:snake
gptkbp:activity_pattern diurnal
gptkbp:adaptations elongated body
gptkbp:antivenom_available available
gptkbp:average_temperature high temperatures
gptkbp:behavior reclusive
gptkbp:bite_symptoms pain, swelling, and necrosis
gptkbp:breeding_behavior courtship displays
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:spring
gptkbp:climate arid climate
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to climate change
gptkbp:clutch_size approximately 2 months
up to 20 eggs
gptkbp:color dark brown to light tan
gptkbp:coloration gptkb:camouflage
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Inland_Taipan
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance none known
gptkbp:defense_mechanism venomous bite
gptkbp:diet small mammals
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in its habitat
gptkbp:family gptkb:Elapidae
gptkbp:first_described_by Günther in 1863
gptkbp:fossil_record limited
gptkbp:genetic_diversity moderate
gptkbp:habitat grasslands
arid regions
gptkbp:has_skin smooth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Inland Taipan
gptkbp:human_interaction rarely encountered
generally avoids humans
gptkbp:hunting_technique daytime
ambush predator
gptkbp:length up to 3.0 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:fierce_snake
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:notable_traits most venomous snake in the world
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:prey rodents
gptkbp:range central Australia
gptkbp:related_species other Oxyuranus species
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest venom properties
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Oxyuranus_microlepidotus
gptkbp:skin_color seasonal changes
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships none known
gptkbp:tail_length approximately 1/3 of body length
gptkbp:territorial_behavior non-territorial
gptkbp:threats habitat loss and climate change
gptkbp:venomous extremely potent
neurotoxins and hemotoxins
gptkbp:wildlife exhibited in some zoos
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Taipan
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6