Roland Seitre / Death Adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) being milked. Venom is extracted from the snake for medical and research purposes. Australian Reptile Park, Gosford, New South Wales.

Roland Seitre / Death Adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) being prepared for milking. Venom will be extracted from the snake for medical and research purposes. Australian Reptile Park, Gosford, New South Wales.

Peter Nearhos / John Downer Pr / Australian Death adder lures its prey by waving the tip of its tail like a writhing grub (Resolution restriction - image digitised from film, 'Weird Nature' tv series)