The Inland Taipan
By Elaine H
Published 22 September 2023
Is part of a clan
A venomous snake
One wrong step, a big mistake
44mL of venom per bite
It writhes and squirms and tries to fight
A yummy rat for my lunch
No need to bite just one munch
My tongue flickers in and out
I have no sense of doubt
My scaly jaws unhinge
My fangs are like poison syringe
I can like rain
And I can be a pain
I am Taipan