This is an Inland Taipan - many say, the world's most venomous snake.<br/> <br />One drop of it's venom can kill 100 men, it's said, and a bite can result in death within 45 minutes.<br/> <br />But a 17-year-old young man in Telerah, just north of Sydney, Australia survived this one's bite.<br/> <br />Reptile rescuer Judy Martin was asked to identify the snake which was found around 1000km from its natural inland habitat.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) REPTILE RESCUER JUDY MARTIN:<br/> <br />"We were shocked. We've never seen a Taipan before. They're not from this area and to have somebody bitten by an inland Taipan is quite serious."<br/> <br />The teenager - who checked himself into hospital - is said to be in a critical condition.<br/> <br />But his survival at all is remarkable.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) REPTILE RESCUER JUDY MARTIN:<br/> <br />"He needs to take out a lottery ticket. He is extremely lucky to still be alive."
