Coastal taipan where the maximum winter temperature is below . The second subspecies ("Oxyuranus scutellatus canni" ) is found throughout the island of New Guinea, with higher concentrations of the snake being found in the nation of Papua New Guinea. The coastal taipan can be found in a variety of different habitats. It can be found in warm, wetter temperate to tropical coastal regions, in monsoon forests, wet and dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, and in natural and artificial grassy areas, including grazing paddocks and disused rubbish tips. In Queensland, it has adapted well to sugarcane fields, where it thrives on the
Taipan 28 Taipan 28 The Taipan 28 is a cruising sailing yacht. The GRP bermuda rigged sloop was designed and built in Pak Sha Wan, Hong Kong by Interchem Engineers Ltd. Around 100 were built from approximately 1970-1980 starting with hull number 100. These vessels have a full keel and a relatively short rig. Different interiors were built, with interior tables or berths to starboard and 3-4 berths. Powered by an inboard diesel engine. Length Overall (L.O.A): 28'0" 8.53m Waterline Length (L.W.L): 20'9" 6.3m Beam: 7'9" 2.36m Draft: 4'6" 1.37m Ballast Keel: 3,064 lb 1,389 kg Displacement: 7,850 lb 3,560 kg Working