Why is the Coastal Taipan often considered a greater real-world threat than the Inland Taipan?
Answer
Its presence near populated areas results in more frequent human encounters.
Danger is a function of toxicity times exposure. Because the Coastal Taipan inhabits areas closer to human settlement and is more likely to defend itself when surprised, the probability of conflict and thus recorded bites is higher than for the shy, remote Inland Taipan.
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