Why? In an attempt to defend itself, the invasive snake can inflict painful bites with their sharp teeth and potentially ...

Forget fangs full of venom — the backsides of serpents pack secretions volatile enough to kill insect invaders.

Ever wondered how deadly snakes evolved their fangs? The answer lies in particular microscopic features of their teeth, research led by Flinders University and the South Australian Museum suggests.

But brown snakes as a group were responsible for more deaths in Australia between 2000 and 2016 than any other snake, with 23 recorded fatalities in this period, a study in the journal Toxicon shows.

According to the Snake Catchers' website, they do not have fangs, but they "have numerous sharp recurved teeth designed for holding onto prey. A bite from a Python is painful and can inflict deep ...

FWC said this time of year is ideal for holding the Python Challenge because hatchlings are emerging from eggs.