Plains Death Adder

The Plains Death Adder (Acanthophis hawkei) is found on the flat, treeless cracking-soil plains of northern Australia, where it is a major predator of frogs, reptiles and rats. Like all Death Adders, they are highly venomous and wait in hiding until their prey comes near. To attract prey to within striking distance, this species undulates its specially modified tail-tip to imitate a defenceless insect.