What is another word for death adder?
Pronunciation: [dˈɛθ ˈadə] (IPA) 
The Death Adder is a highly venomous snake species native to Australia. Synonyms for the Death Adder include Acanthophis, the genus name of this snake, as well as the long-nosed adder, common death adder, and northern death adder. These snakes are known for their lethal venom, which can immobilize their prey within seconds. Death Adders are ambush predators that bury themselves in sand or leaf litter, and they have a distinctive triangular-shaped head that is much wider than their neck. Despite their reputation as one of the deadliest snakes in the world, Death Adders are essential to Australia's biodiversity and play a crucial ecological role in their ecosystem.
