In Australia, a captive snake has broken the world record for the most venom produced at one time. The snake in question, a coastal taipan named Cyclone, recently unleashed over 0.18 ounces of venom.

From Indian Taipan to Russell Viper here are the eight most venomous snakes in the world of whom you should be aware of.

The inland taipan has a close relative, the coastal taipan ... though it is believed to possess the same deadly venom typical of taipans. The inland taipan is a solitary creature.