60. Death Adder and Hawk Moth

Weird Animal Facts: Explicit

Time to go down under! Australia! Thanks to a fan request we are taking this episode's journey to the Australia outback! Death Adder and Hawk Moth.
One of Australia's most deadly snake, thanks to their neurotoxic venom. But don't worry as long as you respect this snake, and give it the space it deserves, and not touch it; you'll be fine. Mostly found in coastal regions of Australia this passive hunter isn't chasing you nor its prey down. Looking similar to the United States viper, this native Australian is NOT a viper. Nor an adder (you know like the puff adder of Africa). Nope. They're in their own family...they just look like those other snakes. And just because the Death Adder is a venomous snake it doesn't mean they don't positively affect us humans. Because they do. Scientist have been able to use their venom to create medicine!
What's a butterfly and what's a moth? What's the difference? You'll have to listen and find out. But what I can tell you now is HAWK MOTH! Its not a hawk. Its a moth. A big moth! As big as your cell phone. And unlike what you think, moths aren't boring, nor are all drab colored. Some, especially certain species of hawk moths, can be very colorful. Not only are moths much prettier then you may think but they are FANTASTIC pollinators. Do you like papaya? Thank a moth!
Scientific names
Common Death Adder: Acanthophis antarcticus
Desert Death Adder: Acanthophis pyrrhus
Smooth-scaled Death Adder: Acanthophis laevis
Pellucid Hawk Moth: Cephonodes hylas
Vine Snake Hawk Moth: Hippotion celerio
Double Headed Hawk Moth: Coequosa triangularis
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