South Carolina Resident Hospitalized After Bite From Pet Taipan, World’s Most Venomous Snake

South Carolina Man Hospitalized After Bite From World’s Most Venomous Snake Kept as Pet

South Carolina, USA- A shocking incident occurred in a quiet neighbourhood when a local citizen was found in a serious condition after being bitten by the world’s most venomous snake. The snake, an inland taipan, had been kept as a pet by the victim, and was part of an extensive collection of venomous snakes at his home.

Bite from the Deadly Taipan

The victim has since been identified as Jeffrey Leibowitz. Known for sharing videos of his exotic venomous snakes on social media platforms, he was handling the taipan when he was bitten. Earlier in the day, he had posted a video where he claimed to have control over the deadly creature. “I can control his turn. There’s no need to be so scared of him,” Leibowitz had expressed confidently in the video.

Emergency Measures Launched

Following the incident, a cross-country mission was launched to fly in crucial antivenom from Florida to counter the potent venom of the inland taipan. Experts say that this snake’s venom is so deadly that a single bite could potentially kill up to 100 people. Leibowitz’s condition was critical, and he was reported to be on a respirator, as the venom likely paralyzed his diaphragm.

A House Full of Venomous Snakes

A subsequent search on Leibowitz’s property uncovered an astonishing collection of 14 venomous snakes that included a green mamba, two gaboon vipers, a fer-de-lace, a death adder, an eastern diamondback rattlesnake, two adult rattlesnakes of unknown species, two black forest cobras, two neotropical rattlesnakes, a small rattlesnake (species unknown) and the taipan.

Health and Environmental Concerns

Leibowitz’s house was also the home to a pet cat, raising huge concerns about the animal’s safety. Moreover, the zoos and reptile facilities nearby declined to accept the venomous snakes due to undetermined health and environmental risks associated with their housing and potential illnesses. A family member of Leibowitz voluntarily signed a surrender form to hand over the snakes to local law enforcement who are expected to euthanize the animals for safety concerns.

Words of Warning

This incident serves as a serious reminder of the danger posed by venomous creatures, even in domestic settings. As Professor Bryan Fry from the University of Queensland Australia commented, “Taipan envenomations are incredibly dangerous… they have evolved strategies to absolutely nuke their very dangerous prey.” Long-lasting or permanent damage to various organs may be possible even with immediate treatment and use of antivenom.


Author: HERE Clinton

HERE Clinton

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