For too long we have been telling the world, as well as each other, that Australia’s snakes are the most venomous. On what evidence do we make this assumption? Solely on their ability to kill mice! What a joke!  The basis for the following discussion and points of view are personal experience, comments heard and questions asked during my time lecturing on venomous animals as well as a perusal of the relevant literature. I might just mention here that I have never lectured to mice!  I have heard it said many times by people I believe should know better that this or that Australian snake is 