You've probably been taught to fear brown snakes.
And for good reason — they're Australia's most dangerous snake!
Although they're responsible for most snake-bite deaths, brown snakes don't generally chase people. And the more you know about them, the better you can avoid being bitten.
Actually, when you get to know them a bit, you'll discover these creatures are pretty awesome. For a start, did you know they're capable of tracking down the smell of a rat dinner with their forked tongue?
Take our quiz to assesssssssss how much you know about this Australian icon, and check out the How Deadly video for more snake facts.
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