THE MOST POISONOUS SNAKES In The World
get ready to meet the 10 most poisonous snakes in the world many animals are poisonous but few is deadly and highly dangerous as bees you find them in deserts forests and even at sea and with a single bite they are capable of killing up to 100 men extremely feared in the animal kingdom by its venomous annihilator they give chills to whoever they cross paths with the
rattlesnake this poisonous animal is found throughout most of the American territory from the United States to Argentina unmistakable by the peculiar sound that it produces with its tail and the fact that it can be heard at a distance of up to almost 65 feet although curiously the young specimens do not have such an intense sound they are the most poisonous their venom contains chemo toxins that destroy tissues causing necrosis or caused severe paralysis in the worst case venom can enter the bloodstream and cause instant death although the rattlesnake usually doesn't attack humans the best thing to do is not to underestimate this situation and if you get bitten seek help immediately luckily there is an anti-venom which reduces the death rate to only 4% and helps avoid a tragic outcome
9 Viper of death it is one of the most dangerous snakes that lives in Australia and although its fangs are short its poison is lethal because it has a very aggressive neurotoxic effect that causes paralysis and death in a span of six hours as it produces a respiratory failure this snake manages to inject between point six and 1.5 grains of venom in a single bite and a dose of 0.46 grains would suffice to cause you death for this reason the Viper of death deserves its name because of the high number of deaths it causes among humans therefore even if it is a snake with very beautiful colors it's advisable not to approach it if it is nearby since it the fastest attack being able to attack repeatedly within only 0.1 three seconds of separation between each fights not even the fastest of animals could escape
number eight the Philippine Cobra known to be a poison spitting cobra it is extremely dangerous the Philippine Cobra is able to launch its venom with impressive accuracy to a target of up to nine point eight feet what incredible marksmanship it is distinguished by the triangular shape of its head and by how it stands on a right angle when it feels threatened this dangerous snake has a highly toxic in deadly poison that contains a neurotoxin that affects the heart and respiratory functions and in just thirty minutes could cause the death of a person it is usually used by snake charmers throughout the eastern zone where it is native since it has an excellent visual response the Philippine Cobra is considered to have the most harmful poison among all Cobras with a dose of 1.3 and 1.5 grains which curiously leaves only a tiny mark when biting but above all remember that it has an inconceivable aim so it is worth keeping a very very long distance if you ever cross it
number seven with a tiger snake the tiger snake lives in Australia and according to experts it has a poison that can be described as simply perfect it really sounds dangerous and has remained that way for more than ten million years can you imagine this poison is the union of a neurotoxin that attacks the nervous system of the victim immobilizing it and also of Myo toxins that cause the blood to coagulate blocking the arteries it is highly lethal and can cause death just like the Philippine Cobra in 30 minutes symptoms of a bite include pain in feet and neck tingling numbness excessive sweating difficulty breathing and paralysis the tiger snake is not aggressive unless it is corner but its attacks are infallible they can whistle loudly as they inflate and deflate their body and if they're provoked they attack and bite hard although an antidote has been developed against its bite it is estimated that 45% of people die when they don't receive treatment in time
number 6 Black Mamba it is without a doubt the most poisonous snake on the African continent although its powerful venom is not the most toxic the large amount eating checks into a bite is superior to other species of its kind from 1.5 to 1.8 grains of poison on average however it can inject the amazing amount of six grains enough to kill up to 25 people it is also the fastest snake in the world since it can move from 9 to 12 miles per hour so not even Jamaican Huseyin bolt can escape from it the fearsome black mamba can also cast up to 12 bites in a single attack and potentially kill a human being within 20 minutes
number 5 the Taipan snake Australia itself is wild this land is inhabited with the most poisonous snakes in the world the Taipan of the coast is the largest poisonous snake in this continent its record is almost nine point eight feet although the average is 4.9 to 6.5 feet it possesses a highly neurotoxic poison which means that it paralyzes the nervous system and coagulates the blood as a result the wound of the bite never stops bleeding and with only a drop of its poison it can end a life of up to 10 adults and a bite can be enough to kill 50 thousand mice yes 50 thousand since its toxin is between 200 and 400 times more powerful than most rattlesnakes and 50 times more lethal than the venom of a brah the Taipan snake can kill an adult in agony in just 45 minutes if he's not taken to an emergency room and if it reaches the bloodstream directly death would take less than half an hour
number 4 blue crate the blue crate snake is only found in Asia luckily for us this tremendously dangerous and poisonous snake prefers to go hunting at night curiously it has a cannibal diet based on eating snakes smaller than it regardless of whether they are poisonous or not still it tends to seek refuge in sleeping bags tents and boots its poison is sixteen times more powerful than that of a Cobra although at first glance its bite produces a scarce reaction with only local signs of irritation the symptoms are triggered after a quarter or half an hour with swelling spasms blurred vision and respiratory arrest in India it has caused a death rate between 70% and 80% due to its bites don't let its attractive in bright blue color deceive you it is one of the most lethal snakes
number three an Eastern brown snake the Eastern brown snake is the one that unfortunately has claimed more lives in Australia it has the third most deadly poison snake in the world and its movements are extremely fast and aggressive it is estimated that the venom from a bite of the Eastern brown snake is capable of killing up to one hundred humans or something like 250,000 mice but don't panic although the initial bite of an Eastern brown snake is painless and often difficult to detect anyone suspected of being bitten by a snake of this type should seek medical attention without delay this elusive snake has the horrible habit of getting inside houses in Australia while a woman was picking up her son's toys she saw between her son's LEGO City and Eastern brown snake extremely dangerous and deadly this species carries the unfortunate distinction of causing more deaths by bites than any other snake species in Australia although many bites have been the direct result of people trying to kill these snakes which obviously could have been avoided
number two Belcher sea snake can you imagine encountering a poisonous sea snake on the beach the Belcher sea snake lives in tropical areas such as the Indian Ocean and the Pacific it is the most poisonous marine snake species and in addition its poison is up to 100 times more powerful than that of most poisonous terrestrial species even so it is not dangerous for humans because it rarely bites and when it does it doesn't release all its venom however just a small amount of this poison would be enough to kill up to 100 adult men yes you heard right 100 men this species is incredibly deadly from 20 minutes and up to 8 hours later he will begin to feel the common symptoms of poisoning like pain and muscular weakness tongue inflammation eyelid weakness convulsions and later death
number 1 inland Taipan the snake that definitely occupies the first position - the most poisonous snake in the world had to be from Australia coming from the south the inland Taipan possesses the most toxic poison of all terrestrial snakes just like all members of its family the poison has neurotoxic actions causing great inflammation in necrosis in the area of the bite as occurs with snakes this poison is 50 times more powerful than that of the Indian Cobra and 800 times more than that of the rattlesnake one specimen has enough poison to kill a horse in just five minutes and a precise bite is enough for a man to die in only 20 minutes to get a better idea of how lethal it can be it usually kills 80% of its victims with only 0.38 grains of poison so it is important that any time we come across an inland Taipan snake the best thing to do is let it go since if it's disturbed it is more likely that it kills those who disturb it
TOP 10 DEADLIEST SNAKES IN THE WORLD
TOP 10 DEADLIEST SNAKES IN THE WORLD
This is our list of the top 10 deadliest venomous snakes. Keep in mind that the most venomous ones aren’t necessarilly the deadliest ones to humans. There are other factors to consider.
Number 10 The Dubois sea snake
This creature is the most venomous ocean snake. It roams the waters around Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia and the northern eastern and western coastline of Australia. The live among coral reefs and areas with dence underwater vegetation. It`s a relatively shy creature and it wont attack humans unless provoked. They have flat paddle shaped tails which make them excellent, very fast swimmers. If you found yourself in the water and you really pissed off one of these there`s no way you could get away by swimming, but this is a highly unlikely situation. The reason its only number 10 on our list is the fact that it rarely encounters humans, apart from the occasional fisherman.
Number 9 The Inland Taipan
Remember when I mentioned that venom isn`t the only thing that determines the deadliness of a snake.The Inland Taipan is a perfect example for this. It lives in remote areas of the Australian outback and it`s not aggressive by nature at all. If it came into contact with humans and if it was easy to provoke it would be number one on our list. Why? Because the Inland Taipan, quite simply, posseses the strongest venom of all snakes on the face of the earth. It makes all other snake venoms look like holy water. For example the world`s second most venomous snake has enough venom, on average to kill 58 people in one bite. How many people do you think a Taipan can send to an early grave with the same amount of venom? 289. The first man to capture a Taipan alive, got bitten in the process and died the following day. So, if you go looking for an Inland Taipan, for some reason… bring lots and lots of antivenom. If you don`t you wont have the time to drive to the nearest hospital…..and that will be the end of you. But as I said before, it’s a docile snake and it almost never encounters humans. Thank God for that.
Number 8 The Boomslang
This little green creature is the most skilled climber of all snakes. It can often be found slithering across tree branches looking for it`s favourite meal. Baby birds. This thing literally survives and thrives by raiding nests. Its danger to humans lies in the fact that it`s nearly impossible to spot in dense vegetation, and people who pick fruit in orchards are the most common victims. The other thing one must consider if bitten by a Boomslang is it`s slow acting venom. It could take many, many hours for any symptoms to become noticeable, and many people will just feel relieved, thinking they were bitten by a harmless snake or that it didn`t inject them with any venom whatsoever. Any snake can control its flow of venom accurately. It can choose not to inject it when biting. This is called a dry bite. However, when you do feel the symptoms of the bite, it will most likely be too late. The venom is an insanely strong hemotoxin meaning that it causes internal and external bleeding. People bitten by this thing would start bleeding from the nostrils, the mouth, even the eyes. Internal haemorage would follow soon after…your major organs would bleed heavily… even the brain. Death would occur after hours of agonizing torture.
Number 7 The King Cobra
The longest, and largest venomous snake in the world, the King Cobra is a terrifying site. It can be found in the dense jungles of India, it rarely ventures into human settlements but despite all this, it still claims its fair share of victims. It can grow up to 6 meters in length, and it`s powerfull muscles allow it to extend it`s body vertically, sometimes enough to look a 2 metre tall man in the eye. This allows it to deliver bites to the face and neck, and these are the most difficult to treat and the proximity of the bite wound to the brain and heart make them really, really dangerous. Most snakes can store 100 – 200 mg of venom in their glands and fangs. The king Cobra, in proportion to it`s massive size, can store up to a whopping 600 mg. Only 20 mg are enough to kill an adult. These giant snakes are even known to bite very large animals if they feel threatened by their proximity. Some have even bitten fully grown Indian elephants that died after only 3 hours after envenomation.
Number 6 The Eastern Brown Snake
Found in Australia, this is the second most venomous snake on the planet. Unlike the Inland Taipan, which holds the number one position on the list of toxicity, The Eastern Brown is aggressive, bad tempered, and doesn`t hesitate to enter peoples homes in search of mice and rats, which form the basis of it`s diet. They have been known to chase people out of their houses simply claiming them as their territory and hunting ground. It hunts during the day which makes encounters common, and the only reason why it`s number 6 on our list, is Australia`s efficient distribution of antivenom. Bites from the eastern brown snake are countless and common, but in most cases timely medical assistance prevents otherwise imminent deaths.
Number 5 The Common Krait
Also known as the Blue Krait, or Indian Krait, It is found in the jungles of the Indian subcontinent. It inflicts more bites on people in India than any other snake species. Most snakes strike their prey quickly and then move to a safe distance, letting the venom do it`s work. Not the Krait. It likes to bite and hold on to its victim, giving it more time to pump a lot of venom into it`s body. During the rainy season, they like to take refuge in dry homes, inevitably coming into contact with people. If you get bitten by a Krait while sleeping, there`s a good chance you will never wake up.
Number 4 The Indian Cobra
The Indian Cobra, also known as the Spectacled Cobra due to the characteristic shape on the back of their heads, is another one of india`s fiercest snakes. This particular snake is revered in India`s mythology and is often seen with snake charmers. Most adult specimens grow to lengths of 1 to 1,5 meters, but for some reason, on rare occasions they can grow considerably larger than 2 meters, but only in Sri Lanka. We don`t know why. They like water, and can usually be found near rivers or ponds. The most common bite victims are farmers, especially those working in rice patties. Its venom consists, in part, of cardiotoxins which can, if left untreated, cause respiratory failure or even cardiac arrest.
Number 3 Russel`s Viper
Another native of India, This species encounter and bite people very frequently. They are clever animals who will do whatever they can to warn you to stay away from them. As you approach, they will start to hiss loudly, perhaps louder than any other kind of snake, and they will start clinching their muscles, appearing larger and more menacing. Take a look. They are mostly active at night. If you come across one of them, and you see that it feels threatened by your presence, you might be able to save yourself by running due to them being slugish and slow moving. Provided of course that you don’t venture to close before you spot them Their strikes are lighning fast, far faster than any human reflex. Apparently, this snake has such a fierce reputation within it`s natural enviorment, that other species evolved ways of mimicking it`s appearance, hoping to fool predators into not messing with them. The Rough Scaled Sand Boa, for example, has very similar coloration and skin patterns but can easily be distinguished by the smaller size of its eyes and a somewhat differently shaped head.
Number 2 The Saw Scaled Viper
This tiny cousin of the Russel`s Viper is only made deadlier by its unremarkable size. Their average length is 60 cm, but some adults can be as short as 30. Most people cannot hope to spot them before it`s too late. They are not just small but they also blend easily with their enviorment. The venom of the Saw Scaled viper is 16 times stronger than that of the Russel`s Viper. And it`s very eager to inject it when provoked. And it doesn’t take much to make it mad. It has enormous fangs in proportion to its body. It`s a very widespread species commonly found in Pakistan, India, Iran, The Arabian Peninsula, The Middle East and most of Africa. It has I mean these things are just EVERYWHERE!
Number 1 The Black Mamba
This is the most feared snake in the world. And for good reason too. It`s the most aggressive snake on the planet, regularly biting even professional snake handlers, it has huge fangs, deadly venom, and it strikes with deadly precision. It’s the second longest venomous snake in the world behind the King Cobra. It`s also the world`s fastest snake. It moves faster than most people can run and it is possible that one would start chasing you if it felt you were trespassing in its territory In a threat display, the Mamba usually opens its inky black mouth, spreads its narrow neck-flap and sometimes hisses. It is capable of striking at considerable range and occasionally may deliver a series of bites in rapid succession. Most snakes consider one bite to be enough but not the Black Mamba. It has been known to strike 5 or even 7 times in quick succession. They never deliver dry bites to their victims and before antivenom, the mortality rate was 100%.
This is our list of the top 10 deadliest venomous snakes. Keep in mind that the most venomous ones aren’t necessarilly the deadliest ones to humans. There are other factors to consider.
Number 10 The Dubois sea snake
This creature is the most venomous ocean snake. It roams the waters around Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia and the northern eastern and western coastline of Australia. The live among coral reefs and areas with dence underwater vegetation. It`s a relatively shy creature and it wont attack humans unless provoked. They have flat paddle shaped tails which make them excellent, very fast swimmers. If you found yourself in the water and you really pissed off one of these there`s no way you could get away by swimming, but this is a highly unlikely situation. The reason its only number 10 on our list is the fact that it rarely encounters humans, apart from the occasional fisherman.
Number 9 The Inland Taipan
Remember when I mentioned that venom isn`t the only thing that determines the deadliness of a snake.The Inland Taipan is a perfect example for this. It lives in remote areas of the Australian outback and it`s not aggressive by nature at all. If it came into contact with humans and if it was easy to provoke it would be number one on our list. Why? Because the Inland Taipan, quite simply, posseses the strongest venom of all snakes on the face of the earth. It makes all other snake venoms look like holy water. For example the world`s second most venomous snake has enough venom, on average to kill 58 people in one bite. How many people do you think a Taipan can send to an early grave with the same amount of venom? 289. The first man to capture a Taipan alive, got bitten in the process and died the following day. So, if you go looking for an Inland Taipan, for some reason… bring lots and lots of antivenom. If you don`t you wont have the time to drive to the nearest hospital…..and that will be the end of you. But as I said before, it’s a docile snake and it almost never encounters humans. Thank God for that.
Number 8 The Boomslang
This little green creature is the most skilled climber of all snakes. It can often be found slithering across tree branches looking for it`s favourite meal. Baby birds. This thing literally survives and thrives by raiding nests. Its danger to humans lies in the fact that it`s nearly impossible to spot in dense vegetation, and people who pick fruit in orchards are the most common victims. The other thing one must consider if bitten by a Boomslang is it`s slow acting venom. It could take many, many hours for any symptoms to become noticeable, and many people will just feel relieved, thinking they were bitten by a harmless snake or that it didn`t inject them with any venom whatsoever. Any snake can control its flow of venom accurately. It can choose not to inject it when biting. This is called a dry bite. However, when you do feel the symptoms of the bite, it will most likely be too late. The venom is an insanely strong hemotoxin meaning that it causes internal and external bleeding. People bitten by this thing would start bleeding from the nostrils, the mouth, even the eyes. Internal haemorage would follow soon after…your major organs would bleed heavily… even the brain. Death would occur after hours of agonizing torture.
Number 7 The King Cobra
The longest, and largest venomous snake in the world, the King Cobra is a terrifying site. It can be found in the dense jungles of India, it rarely ventures into human settlements but despite all this, it still claims its fair share of victims. It can grow up to 6 meters in length, and it`s powerfull muscles allow it to extend it`s body vertically, sometimes enough to look a 2 metre tall man in the eye. This allows it to deliver bites to the face and neck, and these are the most difficult to treat and the proximity of the bite wound to the brain and heart make them really, really dangerous. Most snakes can store 100 – 200 mg of venom in their glands and fangs. The king Cobra, in proportion to it`s massive size, can store up to a whopping 600 mg. Only 20 mg are enough to kill an adult. These giant snakes are even known to bite very large animals if they feel threatened by their proximity. Some have even bitten fully grown Indian elephants that died after only 3 hours after envenomation.
Number 6 The Eastern Brown Snake
Found in Australia, this is the second most venomous snake on the planet. Unlike the Inland Taipan, which holds the number one position on the list of toxicity, The Eastern Brown is aggressive, bad tempered, and doesn`t hesitate to enter peoples homes in search of mice and rats, which form the basis of it`s diet. They have been known to chase people out of their houses simply claiming them as their territory and hunting ground. It hunts during the day which makes encounters common, and the only reason why it`s number 6 on our list, is Australia`s efficient distribution of antivenom. Bites from the eastern brown snake are countless and common, but in most cases timely medical assistance prevents otherwise imminent deaths.
Number 5 The Common Krait
Also known as the Blue Krait, or Indian Krait, It is found in the jungles of the Indian subcontinent. It inflicts more bites on people in India than any other snake species. Most snakes strike their prey quickly and then move to a safe distance, letting the venom do it`s work. Not the Krait. It likes to bite and hold on to its victim, giving it more time to pump a lot of venom into it`s body. During the rainy season, they like to take refuge in dry homes, inevitably coming into contact with people. If you get bitten by a Krait while sleeping, there`s a good chance you will never wake up.
Number 4 The Indian Cobra
The Indian Cobra, also known as the Spectacled Cobra due to the characteristic shape on the back of their heads, is another one of india`s fiercest snakes. This particular snake is revered in India`s mythology and is often seen with snake charmers. Most adult specimens grow to lengths of 1 to 1,5 meters, but for some reason, on rare occasions they can grow considerably larger than 2 meters, but only in Sri Lanka. We don`t know why. They like water, and can usually be found near rivers or ponds. The most common bite victims are farmers, especially those working in rice patties. Its venom consists, in part, of cardiotoxins which can, if left untreated, cause respiratory failure or even cardiac arrest.
Number 3 Russel`s Viper
Another native of India, This species encounter and bite people very frequently. They are clever animals who will do whatever they can to warn you to stay away from them. As you approach, they will start to hiss loudly, perhaps louder than any other kind of snake, and they will start clinching their muscles, appearing larger and more menacing. Take a look. They are mostly active at night. If you come across one of them, and you see that it feels threatened by your presence, you might be able to save yourself by running due to them being slugish and slow moving. Provided of course that you don’t venture to close before you spot them Their strikes are lighning fast, far faster than any human reflex. Apparently, this snake has such a fierce reputation within it`s natural enviorment, that other species evolved ways of mimicking it`s appearance, hoping to fool predators into not messing with them. The Rough Scaled Sand Boa, for example, has very similar coloration and skin patterns but can easily be distinguished by the smaller size of its eyes and a somewhat differently shaped head.
Number 2 The Saw Scaled Viper
This tiny cousin of the Russel`s Viper is only made deadlier by its unremarkable size. Their average length is 60 cm, but some adults can be as short as 30. Most people cannot hope to spot them before it`s too late. They are not just small but they also blend easily with their enviorment. The venom of the Saw Scaled viper is 16 times stronger than that of the Russel`s Viper. And it`s very eager to inject it when provoked. And it doesn’t take much to make it mad. It has enormous fangs in proportion to its body. It`s a very widespread species commonly found in Pakistan, India, Iran, The Arabian Peninsula, The Middle East and most of Africa. It has I mean these things are just EVERYWHERE!
Number 1 The Black Mamba
This is the most feared snake in the world. And for good reason too. It`s the most aggressive snake on the planet, regularly biting even professional snake handlers, it has huge fangs, deadly venom, and it strikes with deadly precision. It’s the second longest venomous snake in the world behind the King Cobra. It`s also the world`s fastest snake. It moves faster than most people can run and it is possible that one would start chasing you if it felt you were trespassing in its territory In a threat display, the Mamba usually opens its inky black mouth, spreads its narrow neck-flap and sometimes hisses. It is capable of striking at considerable range and occasionally may deliver a series of bites in rapid succession. Most snakes consider one bite to be enough but not the Black Mamba. It has been known to strike 5 or even 7 times in quick succession. They never deliver dry bites to their victims and before antivenom, the mortality rate was 100%.
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For this installment, we count down deadly snakes with a nasty tendency to strike fear into man. Due to many countries not keeping accurate records of snake related fatalities and conflicting websites on how potent venom is in certain species, we were unable to compile a list of the "most deadly snake" or "most venomous" snakes - so, here is our pick of deadly snakes we wouldn't want to mess with.
10. Reticulated Python
These massive reptiles inhabit most countries in the India and Vietnam region, and some of the islands and island chains of southeast Asia. This python-type holds the record for longest snake held in captivity, some reaching over 30 feet or 9 meters in length in the wild. Reticulated Pythons are excellent swimmers, often going far from shore if needed, but prefer to stay close to the water as it is their main hunting ground. They have been known to climb trees, though rarely, as they prefer to live on the ground. While not venomous and seldom using their bite to kill, these massive snakes will latch on to pray, then wrap their body around it, slowly constricting its victim to death. They've been known to eat monkeys, pigs, deer, and on occasion, humans. Though the breed is rather timid when kept as pets, we wouldn't want to run into this type of snake in the wild.
9. Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Being the largest venomous snake in North America, reaching up to 8 feet or 2 meters in length, these Diamondback Rattlesnakes are normally seen between North Carolina and Florida, and west to Louisiana. When provoked, these snakes can be very aggressive and deadly. Their first attempt to ward off potential predators is to feverishly rattle their tails, and if that doesn't work, they will raise their anterior half off the ground in an S-shaped Coil. They can extend 1/3 of their length to strike and often more than once. If needed, they will stand their ground, but if given the opportunity, will retreat towards safety. Eastern Diamondbacks deliver large quantities of potent venom when they strike, which will cause intense internal pain, bleeding at the bite site, hypo-tension, and swelling, and a high risk of death. Left untreated, roughly 10%-20% of people will die to a single bite from this breed.
8. King Cobra
These cobras can reach 18 feet or 5 meters in length, and can stare you directly in the eyes when they raise 1/3 of their body off the ground in confrontation. They are the longest venomous snake in the world, residing in India, southern China, and Southeast Asia. They feast predominately on other snakes, and are the only known snake to build nests for their eggs, which they will guard viciously. When cornered or threatened, they become aggressive, and while their venom isn't the most potent, they can deliver enough neurotoxin to kill 20 people, or take down an elephant with ease. Although the King Cobra has brethren, like the Philippine cobra who can spit their venom up to 10 feet or 3 meters, or the Indian Cobra in South Asia, we found that the uniqueness of the King Cobra and potential menacing figure wins hands down.
7. Jararaca Fer-de-Lance
Also known as the Brazilian Pit Viper, the Jararacas can grow up to 4 feet or 1 meter in length and its geographic home includes Southern Brazil, Northern Argentina, and Northeastern Paraguay, which includes populated areas. Hunting during the night and hiding during the day, these snakes can deliver a venom package lethal enough to easily kill a human. Envenomation will cause necrosis, blistering, and bleeding of the skin, gums, and nose. These symptoms combined with others that it causes can lead to shock, renal failure, brain hemorrhage, and death. For its region of habitat, Jararacas will encounter humans regularly and are still responsible for most snakebites in the region.
6. Russell's Viper
This snake makes its home in the Indian subcontinent and surrounding countries such as Nepal, Thailand and Bangladesh, preferring the open country rather than densely forested areas. Russell's Viper snakes are primarily nocturnal and often found near human dwellings and farms in search of easy prey. Somewhat slow and sluggish, these snakes get aggressive when pushed beyond their tolerances, raising off the ground, hissing loudly as forewarning. If this snake does strike, it could hang on for a few seconds instead of snapping back quickly. They inject a fairly high amount of venom, that often causes blistering and swelling, vomiting, dizziness and bleeding from open orifices such as the gums. Those who survive a bite, a third of them, later in life, will suffer from failing pituitary glands. Russell's Viper snakes earn their rank in the "Big Four", which is a group of four venomous snakes that have caused the most human snakebite cases in South Asia.
5. Blue Krait
This snake is known by a variety of names, including the Common Krait, Indian Krait, or Malayan Krait, and is also part of the "Big Four". They are mainly found around India, from Pakistan to the West Bengal plains, and Sri Lanka. They prefer areas with close proximity to water, such as rice fields and dams. The Blue Krait isn't even blue, but instead has black and white bands alternating down the length of its body. It often uses the cover of night, and aren't even considered very aggressive, being more considered shy than anything else. So why has it made its place on our list, you ask? 50% of all bites resulting from the Blue Krait result in death, even with anti-venom. The venom it injects is neurotoxic, which attacks the nervous system and shuts it down, resulting most often in the victim going into a coma or dying from suffocation. Death usually results in an agonizing 12 to 24 hours from initial bite.
4. Eastern Brown Snake
Also known as the Australian Brown or Common Brown snake, they can be found inhabiting the eastern half of Australia, except Tasmania, and a few have been spotted in Eastern Papua New Guinea. These reptiles are diurnal, meaning they are most active in the day, then return to their burrows at night after hunting and scavenging. Eastern Brown snakes are extremely agile and fast, and because of their daytime excursions and habitats, including some of the most populated parts of Australia, are often encountered by humans. They are the 2nd most venomous snake in the world, but have shorter fangs than most other snake species, only reaching 3 millimeters in length, allowing them to only inject small amounts of venom into its prey. They are considered to be one of the deadliest snakes in Australia.
3. Saw Scaled Viper
Also apart of the Big Four group, the Saw Scaled Viper ranks number 3 on our list due to its irritable, aggressive nature, lethal venom, and commonality as its habitat is in close proximity to people. Primarily nocturnal, they can be seen late evenings in arid regions and dry savannas north of the equator, including Africa, Arabia, southwestern Asia to India, and also Sri Lanka. Normally slow, Saw Scaled Vipers can employ a side-winding maneuver for faster movement and as it moves, oblique scales rub against each other to produce a hissing sound to ward off predators. They are, however, quick to strike if disturbed, releasing a hemotoxic venom that destroys red blood cells, and causes tissue damage and organ failure. Mortality rates for those bitten are high, and although anti-venom is effective along with medical attention, the Saw Scaled Viper is believed to be responsible for more human deaths than all other snake species combined.
2. Coastal Taipan
While most would have the Inland Taipan on their lists due to its venom being more potent, we feel that the Coastal Taipan wins over both it's cousins, including the Papuan Taipan, due to its more aggressive nature when cornered. This snake can be found predominately on the island of New Guinea and along the coastal regions of northern and southern Australia, but have been known to go further inland where temperatures do not go below 20 degrees Celsius or 68 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter. Coastal Taipans are rated to have the 3rd most toxic venom in the world, only closely behind the Inland Taipan and the Eastern Brown, which contains a neurotoxin that paralyses the nerves of the heart, lungs and diaphragm, and also a powerful myotoxin, which destroys muscle tissue. When cornered or while hunting, this Taipan has been known to deliver several strikes before retreating.
1. Black Mamba
Making the top of our list, the Black Mamba is the fastest land snake in the world, reaching speeds of 12.5 miles or 20 kilometers per hour, and when combined with its lethal venom and nervous demeanor it could spell disaster for any unsuspecting prey. To top it off, they are highly aggressive when threatened and will strike multiple times in a short time-span, releasing a cocktail of neuro and cardiotoxin into the bloodstream. Contrary to what their name would suggest, Black Mambas actually range in color from olive to a greyish tone and get their name from the inside of their mouths, which is a deep, inky black. They are mostly observed residing in the rocky hills and savannas of southern and eastern Africa and can get to 14 feet or 4 meters in length. They like low, open spaces to sleep, which include burrows, hollow trees, rock crevices, or abandoned termite mounds. The bite from this snake was 100% lethal before the advancement of Black Mamba anti-venom, but can still kill within 20 minutes of its initial strike if not treated. Any snake that can cause so much fear, that the African people gave it the nickname "The Kiss of Death", deserves to be respected.
For this installment, we count down deadly snakes with a nasty tendency to strike fear into man. Due to many countries not keeping accurate records of snake related fatalities and conflicting websites on how potent venom is in certain species, we were unable to compile a list of the "most deadly snake" or "most venomous" snakes - so, here is our pick of deadly snakes we wouldn't want to mess with.
10. Reticulated Python
These massive reptiles inhabit most countries in the India and Vietnam region, and some of the islands and island chains of southeast Asia. This python-type holds the record for longest snake held in captivity, some reaching over 30 feet or 9 meters in length in the wild. Reticulated Pythons are excellent swimmers, often going far from shore if needed, but prefer to stay close to the water as it is their main hunting ground. They have been known to climb trees, though rarely, as they prefer to live on the ground. While not venomous and seldom using their bite to kill, these massive snakes will latch on to pray, then wrap their body around it, slowly constricting its victim to death. They've been known to eat monkeys, pigs, deer, and on occasion, humans. Though the breed is rather timid when kept as pets, we wouldn't want to run into this type of snake in the wild.
9. Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Being the largest venomous snake in North America, reaching up to 8 feet or 2 meters in length, these Diamondback Rattlesnakes are normally seen between North Carolina and Florida, and west to Louisiana. When provoked, these snakes can be very aggressive and deadly. Their first attempt to ward off potential predators is to feverishly rattle their tails, and if that doesn't work, they will raise their anterior half off the ground in an S-shaped Coil. They can extend 1/3 of their length to strike and often more than once. If needed, they will stand their ground, but if given the opportunity, will retreat towards safety. Eastern Diamondbacks deliver large quantities of potent venom when they strike, which will cause intense internal pain, bleeding at the bite site, hypo-tension, and swelling, and a high risk of death. Left untreated, roughly 10%-20% of people will die to a single bite from this breed.
8. King Cobra
These cobras can reach 18 feet or 5 meters in length, and can stare you directly in the eyes when they raise 1/3 of their body off the ground in confrontation. They are the longest venomous snake in the world, residing in India, southern China, and Southeast Asia. They feast predominately on other snakes, and are the only known snake to build nests for their eggs, which they will guard viciously. When cornered or threatened, they become aggressive, and while their venom isn't the most potent, they can deliver enough neurotoxin to kill 20 people, or take down an elephant with ease. Although the King Cobra has brethren, like the Philippine cobra who can spit their venom up to 10 feet or 3 meters, or the Indian Cobra in South Asia, we found that the uniqueness of the King Cobra and potential menacing figure wins hands down.
7. Jararaca Fer-de-Lance
Also known as the Brazilian Pit Viper, the Jararacas can grow up to 4 feet or 1 meter in length and its geographic home includes Southern Brazil, Northern Argentina, and Northeastern Paraguay, which includes populated areas. Hunting during the night and hiding during the day, these snakes can deliver a venom package lethal enough to easily kill a human. Envenomation will cause necrosis, blistering, and bleeding of the skin, gums, and nose. These symptoms combined with others that it causes can lead to shock, renal failure, brain hemorrhage, and death. For its region of habitat, Jararacas will encounter humans regularly and are still responsible for most snakebites in the region.
6. Russell's Viper
This snake makes its home in the Indian subcontinent and surrounding countries such as Nepal, Thailand and Bangladesh, preferring the open country rather than densely forested areas. Russell's Viper snakes are primarily nocturnal and often found near human dwellings and farms in search of easy prey. Somewhat slow and sluggish, these snakes get aggressive when pushed beyond their tolerances, raising off the ground, hissing loudly as forewarning. If this snake does strike, it could hang on for a few seconds instead of snapping back quickly. They inject a fairly high amount of venom, that often causes blistering and swelling, vomiting, dizziness and bleeding from open orifices such as the gums. Those who survive a bite, a third of them, later in life, will suffer from failing pituitary glands. Russell's Viper snakes earn their rank in the "Big Four", which is a group of four venomous snakes that have caused the most human snakebite cases in South Asia.
5. Blue Krait
This snake is known by a variety of names, including the Common Krait, Indian Krait, or Malayan Krait, and is also part of the "Big Four". They are mainly found around India, from Pakistan to the West Bengal plains, and Sri Lanka. They prefer areas with close proximity to water, such as rice fields and dams. The Blue Krait isn't even blue, but instead has black and white bands alternating down the length of its body. It often uses the cover of night, and aren't even considered very aggressive, being more considered shy than anything else. So why has it made its place on our list, you ask? 50% of all bites resulting from the Blue Krait result in death, even with anti-venom. The venom it injects is neurotoxic, which attacks the nervous system and shuts it down, resulting most often in the victim going into a coma or dying from suffocation. Death usually results in an agonizing 12 to 24 hours from initial bite.
4. Eastern Brown Snake
Also known as the Australian Brown or Common Brown snake, they can be found inhabiting the eastern half of Australia, except Tasmania, and a few have been spotted in Eastern Papua New Guinea. These reptiles are diurnal, meaning they are most active in the day, then return to their burrows at night after hunting and scavenging. Eastern Brown snakes are extremely agile and fast, and because of their daytime excursions and habitats, including some of the most populated parts of Australia, are often encountered by humans. They are the 2nd most venomous snake in the world, but have shorter fangs than most other snake species, only reaching 3 millimeters in length, allowing them to only inject small amounts of venom into its prey. They are considered to be one of the deadliest snakes in Australia.
3. Saw Scaled Viper
Also apart of the Big Four group, the Saw Scaled Viper ranks number 3 on our list due to its irritable, aggressive nature, lethal venom, and commonality as its habitat is in close proximity to people. Primarily nocturnal, they can be seen late evenings in arid regions and dry savannas north of the equator, including Africa, Arabia, southwestern Asia to India, and also Sri Lanka. Normally slow, Saw Scaled Vipers can employ a side-winding maneuver for faster movement and as it moves, oblique scales rub against each other to produce a hissing sound to ward off predators. They are, however, quick to strike if disturbed, releasing a hemotoxic venom that destroys red blood cells, and causes tissue damage and organ failure. Mortality rates for those bitten are high, and although anti-venom is effective along with medical attention, the Saw Scaled Viper is believed to be responsible for more human deaths than all other snake species combined.
2. Coastal Taipan
While most would have the Inland Taipan on their lists due to its venom being more potent, we feel that the Coastal Taipan wins over both it's cousins, including the Papuan Taipan, due to its more aggressive nature when cornered. This snake can be found predominately on the island of New Guinea and along the coastal regions of northern and southern Australia, but have been known to go further inland where temperatures do not go below 20 degrees Celsius or 68 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter. Coastal Taipans are rated to have the 3rd most toxic venom in the world, only closely behind the Inland Taipan and the Eastern Brown, which contains a neurotoxin that paralyses the nerves of the heart, lungs and diaphragm, and also a powerful myotoxin, which destroys muscle tissue. When cornered or while hunting, this Taipan has been known to deliver several strikes before retreating.
1. Black Mamba
Making the top of our list, the Black Mamba is the fastest land snake in the world, reaching speeds of 12.5 miles or 20 kilometers per hour, and when combined with its lethal venom and nervous demeanor it could spell disaster for any unsuspecting prey. To top it off, they are highly aggressive when threatened and will strike multiple times in a short time-span, releasing a cocktail of neuro and cardiotoxin into the bloodstream. Contrary to what their name would suggest, Black Mambas actually range in color from olive to a greyish tone and get their name from the inside of their mouths, which is a deep, inky black. They are mostly observed residing in the rocky hills and savannas of southern and eastern Africa and can get to 14 feet or 4 meters in length. They like low, open spaces to sleep, which include burrows, hollow trees, rock crevices, or abandoned termite mounds. The bite from this snake was 100% lethal before the advancement of Black Mamba anti-venom, but can still kill within 20 minutes of its initial strike if not treated. Any snake that can cause so much fear, that the African people gave it the nickname "The Kiss of Death", deserves to be respected.
TOP 10 MOST VENOMOUS ANIMALS ON EARTH
TOP 10 MOST VENOMOUS ANIMALS ON EARTH
Don’t you just love animals? Cute and cuddly little creatures that you can’t help but nuzzle? Yeah, well, if you tried that with any of these beasts of nature... you’d probably be dead. We’re leaving the snuggly world of lovable fluff behind to warn you of the world's ten most venomous animals!
10. Indian Red Scorpion
His friends know him as Hottentotta tamulus. You can call him Indian Red Scorpion, the Toxic Terror! This Arthropoda, which can grow up to 3.5-inches long (90 mm), can be found skittering about the lands of India, eastern Pakistan, the lowlands of Nepal, and, rarely, in Sri Lanka, terrorizing anyone that crosses its path with a dangerous, bulbous stinger. One sting from the Indian Red Scorpion can lead to a plethora of uncomfortable symptoms, including vomiting, cyanosis, shortness of breath, cardiac dysrhythmia, shock, hypertension, priapism, loss of consciousness, and death. In clinical studies, the mortality rate of envenomation has been reported anywhere between 8% and 40%.
9. Funnel-Web Spider
Though the venom from the Australian funnel-web spider was recently linked to the possible prevention of brain damage from strokes, it’s ill-advised to run out and give one of these Atracinae a hug. Thanks to the introduction of an anti-venom, the death rate from envenomation has dropped drastically, but it’s still best to avoid their path. While you may not die, a bite from the funnel-web can cause sweating, twitching, elevated heart rate and blood pressure, vomiting, confusion, metabolic acidosis, hypertension, unconsciousness, and shortness of breath. It’s no picnic, which is why the male funnel-web replaced the Brazilian wandering spider as the most dangerous arachnid.
8. Boomslang
Though its name is quirky and fun to say, the venomous boomslang from Sub-Saharan Africa is far less enjoyable than its moniker. It is one of few members of the Colubridae family that is harmful to humans, thanks to its larger fangs and venom glands. While it’s common for venom to attack the nervous and respiratory systems, that of the boomslang is a hemotoxin that impedes the coagulation of blood in its victim. Along with a headache, sleepiness, and nausea, a boomslang bite can cause hemorrhaging in vital parts of the body. Even with the administration of an anti-venom, it’s possible that a patient may require a complete blood transfusion to survive the bite.
7. Coastal Taipan
Known for being the world’s sixth most venomous snake, the coastal taipan or common taipan carries an unpleasant dose of taicatoxin, or a neurotoxin that hinders the ability of blood to clot. Within minutes of being bitten, victims can experience convulsions, internal bleeding, nausea and vomiting, deterioration of muscle, and kidney failure, all leading to death within 30 minutes to 2 1/2 hours. There is no surviving the bite of the coastal taipan if left untreated, as it delivers a dosage 1,000x the amount needed to kill the average adult human. Up until 1956, when an anti-venom was introduced by the Commonwealth Serum Laboratories, anyone bitten by a common taipan likely prepared for an uncomfortable death.
6. Cone Snail
Most of us know snails as a delicious cuisine but the people of the Western Indo-Pacific region, the Cape coast of South Africa, the Mediterranean, and even southern California may recognize snails as a troubling, albeit beautiful, predatory mollusk capable of envenoming and killing humans. The most predominant feature of the cone snail is its outer shell, which is attractive enough to be sought for jewelry or collection. Shell collectors heed caution, however, as the harpoon-like sting of this snail can lead to excruciating pain, paralysis, and respiratory failure. On the plus side, the snail’s venom has been implemented in trials for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy.
5. Irukandji Jellyfish
Ranging from a few centimeters to one meter in length (1 inch to 3 feet) and 4 mm wide, the Irukandji jellyfish from Australia’s eastern coast may be the tiniest creature to grace this list. Despite its size, the Irukandji is best known for having its own syndrome. A sting from this oceanic critter’s tentacles leads to muscle cramps, severe pain in the back and kidneys, burning skin, vomiting, and increased heart rate. Amidst all this, the venom can also lead to death, but typically results in psychological alterations, which may make an otherwise happy person feel morose. The death count attributed to the Irukandji is skewed as it’s unclear how many are misattributed to other incidents.
4. Dubois Sea Snake
Aipysurus duboisii, or the Dubois’sea snake is endemic to Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, and, of course, the coastal regions of Australia. Found in depths of around 262 feet (80 meters) in coral reefs, you’re unlikely to happen across this slithery serpent on land, making it easier to avoid the unpleasant effects on the nervous system from a bite of this otherwise docile creature. In lab tests, the venom of this sea snake killed mice with an injection of only .44 mg/kg of the rodent’s body weight, earning it the title of the most venomous sea snake and second most venomous snake in the world behind… well, you’ll see.
3. Blue-Ringed Octopus
A favorite amongst the Archive team, the blue-ringed octopus is a stunning creature – both visually and physically. While the coloring of the octopus makes it look like a docile creature, its venomous bite distributes a tetrodotoxin vital in the tiny creature’s survival and feeding. This 8-inch (20 cm) Octopoda carries enough venom to kill 26 adults as even the tiniest of nips can cause total body paralysis. It’s fairly easy to not tick off this eight-tentacled wonder, but in case you need a warning, the blue-ringed octopus is known to change its color to bright yellow and flash its blue rings when threatened.
2. Inland Taipan Snake
If you thought the coastal taipan was a beast, let us introduce you to its land-based cousin, the inland taipan. Just one bite from this east-Australian terror is estimated to pack enough venom to kill 100 adult males or over 250,000 mice! As the inland taipan is indigenous to remote regions, it hasn’t been connected to many deaths, but it would take only 45 minutes from envenomation for a grown person to perish. The taipan’s cocktail of neurotoxins, hemotoxins, nephrotoxins and mycotoxins can lead to multi-organ failure preceded by dizziness, diarrhea, vomiting, and convulsions.
1. Box Jellyfish
Harmless and quite squishy looking, the box jellyfish, or sea wasp, sports 15 tentacles, each reaching upwards of 10 feet long (3 meters) and equipped with 5,000 stinging cells. The most fatal of the box jellyfish species is the Chironex fleckeri, which carries a venom potent enough to kill a grown adult within a few minutes. Once envenomed, the jellyfish’s prey may suffer from nervous system damage and, if not treated right away, can go into cardiac arrest.
Don’t you just love animals? Cute and cuddly little creatures that you can’t help but nuzzle? Yeah, well, if you tried that with any of these beasts of nature... you’d probably be dead. We’re leaving the snuggly world of lovable fluff behind to warn you of the world's ten most venomous animals!
10. Indian Red Scorpion
His friends know him as Hottentotta tamulus. You can call him Indian Red Scorpion, the Toxic Terror! This Arthropoda, which can grow up to 3.5-inches long (90 mm), can be found skittering about the lands of India, eastern Pakistan, the lowlands of Nepal, and, rarely, in Sri Lanka, terrorizing anyone that crosses its path with a dangerous, bulbous stinger. One sting from the Indian Red Scorpion can lead to a plethora of uncomfortable symptoms, including vomiting, cyanosis, shortness of breath, cardiac dysrhythmia, shock, hypertension, priapism, loss of consciousness, and death. In clinical studies, the mortality rate of envenomation has been reported anywhere between 8% and 40%.
9. Funnel-Web Spider
Though the venom from the Australian funnel-web spider was recently linked to the possible prevention of brain damage from strokes, it’s ill-advised to run out and give one of these Atracinae a hug. Thanks to the introduction of an anti-venom, the death rate from envenomation has dropped drastically, but it’s still best to avoid their path. While you may not die, a bite from the funnel-web can cause sweating, twitching, elevated heart rate and blood pressure, vomiting, confusion, metabolic acidosis, hypertension, unconsciousness, and shortness of breath. It’s no picnic, which is why the male funnel-web replaced the Brazilian wandering spider as the most dangerous arachnid.
8. Boomslang
Though its name is quirky and fun to say, the venomous boomslang from Sub-Saharan Africa is far less enjoyable than its moniker. It is one of few members of the Colubridae family that is harmful to humans, thanks to its larger fangs and venom glands. While it’s common for venom to attack the nervous and respiratory systems, that of the boomslang is a hemotoxin that impedes the coagulation of blood in its victim. Along with a headache, sleepiness, and nausea, a boomslang bite can cause hemorrhaging in vital parts of the body. Even with the administration of an anti-venom, it’s possible that a patient may require a complete blood transfusion to survive the bite.
7. Coastal Taipan
Known for being the world’s sixth most venomous snake, the coastal taipan or common taipan carries an unpleasant dose of taicatoxin, or a neurotoxin that hinders the ability of blood to clot. Within minutes of being bitten, victims can experience convulsions, internal bleeding, nausea and vomiting, deterioration of muscle, and kidney failure, all leading to death within 30 minutes to 2 1/2 hours. There is no surviving the bite of the coastal taipan if left untreated, as it delivers a dosage 1,000x the amount needed to kill the average adult human. Up until 1956, when an anti-venom was introduced by the Commonwealth Serum Laboratories, anyone bitten by a common taipan likely prepared for an uncomfortable death.
6. Cone Snail
Most of us know snails as a delicious cuisine but the people of the Western Indo-Pacific region, the Cape coast of South Africa, the Mediterranean, and even southern California may recognize snails as a troubling, albeit beautiful, predatory mollusk capable of envenoming and killing humans. The most predominant feature of the cone snail is its outer shell, which is attractive enough to be sought for jewelry or collection. Shell collectors heed caution, however, as the harpoon-like sting of this snail can lead to excruciating pain, paralysis, and respiratory failure. On the plus side, the snail’s venom has been implemented in trials for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy.
5. Irukandji Jellyfish
Ranging from a few centimeters to one meter in length (1 inch to 3 feet) and 4 mm wide, the Irukandji jellyfish from Australia’s eastern coast may be the tiniest creature to grace this list. Despite its size, the Irukandji is best known for having its own syndrome. A sting from this oceanic critter’s tentacles leads to muscle cramps, severe pain in the back and kidneys, burning skin, vomiting, and increased heart rate. Amidst all this, the venom can also lead to death, but typically results in psychological alterations, which may make an otherwise happy person feel morose. The death count attributed to the Irukandji is skewed as it’s unclear how many are misattributed to other incidents.
4. Dubois Sea Snake
Aipysurus duboisii, or the Dubois’sea snake is endemic to Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, and, of course, the coastal regions of Australia. Found in depths of around 262 feet (80 meters) in coral reefs, you’re unlikely to happen across this slithery serpent on land, making it easier to avoid the unpleasant effects on the nervous system from a bite of this otherwise docile creature. In lab tests, the venom of this sea snake killed mice with an injection of only .44 mg/kg of the rodent’s body weight, earning it the title of the most venomous sea snake and second most venomous snake in the world behind… well, you’ll see.
3. Blue-Ringed Octopus
A favorite amongst the Archive team, the blue-ringed octopus is a stunning creature – both visually and physically. While the coloring of the octopus makes it look like a docile creature, its venomous bite distributes a tetrodotoxin vital in the tiny creature’s survival and feeding. This 8-inch (20 cm) Octopoda carries enough venom to kill 26 adults as even the tiniest of nips can cause total body paralysis. It’s fairly easy to not tick off this eight-tentacled wonder, but in case you need a warning, the blue-ringed octopus is known to change its color to bright yellow and flash its blue rings when threatened.
2. Inland Taipan Snake
If you thought the coastal taipan was a beast, let us introduce you to its land-based cousin, the inland taipan. Just one bite from this east-Australian terror is estimated to pack enough venom to kill 100 adult males or over 250,000 mice! As the inland taipan is indigenous to remote regions, it hasn’t been connected to many deaths, but it would take only 45 minutes from envenomation for a grown person to perish. The taipan’s cocktail of neurotoxins, hemotoxins, nephrotoxins and mycotoxins can lead to multi-organ failure preceded by dizziness, diarrhea, vomiting, and convulsions.
1. Box Jellyfish
Harmless and quite squishy looking, the box jellyfish, or sea wasp, sports 15 tentacles, each reaching upwards of 10 feet long (3 meters) and equipped with 5,000 stinging cells. The most fatal of the box jellyfish species is the Chironex fleckeri, which carries a venom potent enough to kill a grown adult within a few minutes. Once envenomed, the jellyfish’s prey may suffer from nervous system damage and, if not treated right away, can go into cardiac arrest.
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10 Most Dangerous Animals In The World If you are thinking that sharks will top this list undoubtedly, you are ABSOLUTELY WRONG! Even when sharks feature in many movies as the lead killer and spiders rule the phobia department, they are nowhere in the list of the most dangerous animals! Did that shock you? Never mind, because this is just the beginning of surprises, we have some of the cutest animals in this list as well! We are on the path to make you believe that appearances are deceptive, join us!
Number 10 Cape Buffalo
This large African bovine is unpredictable and hence is not domesticated unlike its Asian cousin, the water buffalo! About 900,000 are alive today and are mostly found in sub-Saharan Africa and are responsible for killing more hunters on the continent than any other creature. You didn’t expect a buffalo to be this dangerous, did you? Nicknamed as Black Death, this beast can grow to 6 feet in length, weigh up to about a ton and can come charging at a speed of 35 miles per hour! They keep charging even after they are injured, so you better not mess with them!
Number 9 Cone snail
Since all cone snails are venomous and can sting you, there is no way you are handling a live individual without proper protection. They feed on bottom dwelling fish or may hunt marine worms. They sting their prey, paralyze it and then satisfy their hunger, cool plan! While most cone snails have a sting no worse than that of a bee, there are some who can even kill you with their venom! You won’t try to bag them for their beauty now, right?
Number 8 Golden Poison Dart Frog
These brightly colored frogs live mostly in South America and are poisonous. We repeat they are poisonous and not venomous, there is a difference. Where on one hand the most venomous animals have a method of delivery for their toxins, such a fangs or spines, the poisonous animals mostly rely on ingestion for it. This is the reason why these frogs are less dangerous but it has enough poison to kill 10 humans! But the biggest trouble is that the poisonous glands are located just under its skin, a mere touch can put you in a life threatening position!
Number 7 Puffer Fish
One of the most poisonous vertebrates, the pufferfish is probably the most dangerous due to the presence of tetrodoxin which is found in the fish’s skin, muscle tissue, liver, kidneys, and gonads. This poses a danger because pufferfish is a famous delicacy in Japan where only licensed chefs are allowed to prepare, avoiding the poisonous parts, OBVIOUSLY! But accidents happen, SEVERAL times a year! The tetrodoxin is 1200 times more poisonous than cyanide, you know what that means, right? A chain of reactions harming your body and then DEATH!
Number 6 Box jellyfish
Beautifully transparent with a serene appearance, that’s how you would describe this creature but that perception might change now! They can sting you and not only that, it will be painful and in worst cases, FATAL! There aren’t official records to confirm this but anecdotal evidence suggests that 100 or more die each year from their stings. About 30-40 deaths occur in the Philippines alone because of this notorious monster! Now that is too much!
Number 5 Black Mamba
Okay now King Cobra seems more terrifying to you, its venom to be given credit! But Black Mamba makes it to this list because of its speed, yes SPEED! This 14 feet long reptile is the fastest snake, slithering at speeds of up to 12.5 miles per hour. If they bite you, they’ll not bite you once but do it repeatedly and inject enough venom in you that could kill 10 people! If not given correlative antivenin within 20 minutes, know that death is near! This should scare you, right?
Number 4 Blue ringed octopus
Size of a golf ball with beautiful blue rings decorating the skin, it is hard not to fall in love with this creature! But they are recognized as one of the world's most venomous marine animals. Yes, this pretty animal is venomous and can kill 26 adults with its venom! If they bite you, within minutes you’ll be left paralyzed and unable to breathe! This can lead to death if artificial respiration is not provided, children being at the maximum risk. Do you still want to cross their path?
Number 3 Tsetse fly
You weren’t expecting a fly to make it to this list but don’t underestimate the power of a tiny fly! They might just be 17mm in size, just like the average house fly but they are blood suckers. Now that’s not enough to be among the most dangerous, right? Uhmm this fly is the carrier of protozoan parasites called the Trypanosomes. Now this is the agent that causes the African sleeping sickness, a disease that hampers co-ordination, behaviors and sleep cycles! The scariest thing is that if not treated, this disease can prove to be fatal!
Number 2 Saltwater crocodile
If alligators scare you, messing with the saltwater crocodile is definitely not for you! They might be distant cousins but these beasts are more fearsome, short tempered and aggressive. They grow up to 23 feet in length and over a ton in weight, no doubt they kill hundreds each year! Going by the statistics, crocodiles are responsible for more deaths than sharks. We wonder when they are replacing the sharks as the villain in action movies!
Number 1 Mosquito
Yes, the common mosquito is the most dangerous animal in the world! The big beasts are nowhere as dangerous to humans as this little boy and we aren’t exaggerating! They may just be 3millimeters at their smallest but the havoc that they can create is beyond your imagination! Out of the 3000 species, the 3 famous ones namely Culex, Aedes and Anopheles are responsible for causing a number of diseases including dengue, encephalitis, elephantiasis, malaria, Chikungunya and yellow fever. They even spread West Nile virus, and the Zika virus, remember the Rio Olympics? That’s enough reason we guess!
10 Most Dangerous Animals In The World If you are thinking that sharks will top this list undoubtedly, you are ABSOLUTELY WRONG! Even when sharks feature in many movies as the lead killer and spiders rule the phobia department, they are nowhere in the list of the most dangerous animals! Did that shock you? Never mind, because this is just the beginning of surprises, we have some of the cutest animals in this list as well! We are on the path to make you believe that appearances are deceptive, join us!
Number 10 Cape Buffalo
This large African bovine is unpredictable and hence is not domesticated unlike its Asian cousin, the water buffalo! About 900,000 are alive today and are mostly found in sub-Saharan Africa and are responsible for killing more hunters on the continent than any other creature. You didn’t expect a buffalo to be this dangerous, did you? Nicknamed as Black Death, this beast can grow to 6 feet in length, weigh up to about a ton and can come charging at a speed of 35 miles per hour! They keep charging even after they are injured, so you better not mess with them!
Number 9 Cone snail
Since all cone snails are venomous and can sting you, there is no way you are handling a live individual without proper protection. They feed on bottom dwelling fish or may hunt marine worms. They sting their prey, paralyze it and then satisfy their hunger, cool plan! While most cone snails have a sting no worse than that of a bee, there are some who can even kill you with their venom! You won’t try to bag them for their beauty now, right?
Number 8 Golden Poison Dart Frog
These brightly colored frogs live mostly in South America and are poisonous. We repeat they are poisonous and not venomous, there is a difference. Where on one hand the most venomous animals have a method of delivery for their toxins, such a fangs or spines, the poisonous animals mostly rely on ingestion for it. This is the reason why these frogs are less dangerous but it has enough poison to kill 10 humans! But the biggest trouble is that the poisonous glands are located just under its skin, a mere touch can put you in a life threatening position!
Number 7 Puffer Fish
One of the most poisonous vertebrates, the pufferfish is probably the most dangerous due to the presence of tetrodoxin which is found in the fish’s skin, muscle tissue, liver, kidneys, and gonads. This poses a danger because pufferfish is a famous delicacy in Japan where only licensed chefs are allowed to prepare, avoiding the poisonous parts, OBVIOUSLY! But accidents happen, SEVERAL times a year! The tetrodoxin is 1200 times more poisonous than cyanide, you know what that means, right? A chain of reactions harming your body and then DEATH!
Number 6 Box jellyfish
Beautifully transparent with a serene appearance, that’s how you would describe this creature but that perception might change now! They can sting you and not only that, it will be painful and in worst cases, FATAL! There aren’t official records to confirm this but anecdotal evidence suggests that 100 or more die each year from their stings. About 30-40 deaths occur in the Philippines alone because of this notorious monster! Now that is too much!
Number 5 Black Mamba
Okay now King Cobra seems more terrifying to you, its venom to be given credit! But Black Mamba makes it to this list because of its speed, yes SPEED! This 14 feet long reptile is the fastest snake, slithering at speeds of up to 12.5 miles per hour. If they bite you, they’ll not bite you once but do it repeatedly and inject enough venom in you that could kill 10 people! If not given correlative antivenin within 20 minutes, know that death is near! This should scare you, right?
Number 4 Blue ringed octopus
Size of a golf ball with beautiful blue rings decorating the skin, it is hard not to fall in love with this creature! But they are recognized as one of the world's most venomous marine animals. Yes, this pretty animal is venomous and can kill 26 adults with its venom! If they bite you, within minutes you’ll be left paralyzed and unable to breathe! This can lead to death if artificial respiration is not provided, children being at the maximum risk. Do you still want to cross their path?
Number 3 Tsetse fly
You weren’t expecting a fly to make it to this list but don’t underestimate the power of a tiny fly! They might just be 17mm in size, just like the average house fly but they are blood suckers. Now that’s not enough to be among the most dangerous, right? Uhmm this fly is the carrier of protozoan parasites called the Trypanosomes. Now this is the agent that causes the African sleeping sickness, a disease that hampers co-ordination, behaviors and sleep cycles! The scariest thing is that if not treated, this disease can prove to be fatal!
Number 2 Saltwater crocodile
If alligators scare you, messing with the saltwater crocodile is definitely not for you! They might be distant cousins but these beasts are more fearsome, short tempered and aggressive. They grow up to 23 feet in length and over a ton in weight, no doubt they kill hundreds each year! Going by the statistics, crocodiles are responsible for more deaths than sharks. We wonder when they are replacing the sharks as the villain in action movies!
Number 1 Mosquito
Yes, the common mosquito is the most dangerous animal in the world! The big beasts are nowhere as dangerous to humans as this little boy and we aren’t exaggerating! They may just be 3millimeters at their smallest but the havoc that they can create is beyond your imagination! Out of the 3000 species, the 3 famous ones namely Culex, Aedes and Anopheles are responsible for causing a number of diseases including dengue, encephalitis, elephantiasis, malaria, Chikungunya and yellow fever. They even spread West Nile virus, and the Zika virus, remember the Rio Olympics? That’s enough reason we guess!
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From the lethal bites of Australian serpents to the fatal sting of the India's National Reptile, today we look at the Most Venomous Snakes On Earth.
10. Belcher's Sea Snake
Unlike some of the highly aggressive entries featured on this list, Belcher's Sea Snake, or the faint-banded sea snake as it's also called, is much more docile. A mistake in a 1996 first edition of a Smithsonian guide to snakes started the rumor that this was actually the most poisonous snake in the world. In reality, it's venom is much less dangerous than ones belonging to the majority of snakes on this list, and even then it will refrain from injecting venom in most of its bites.
Venom is measured by the amount of toxin required to prove lethal for half of a sample group of animals. This is called an LD50 test. This is a relatively crude, barbaric experiment for testing venom lethality, as well as rife with outstanding variables such as how the toxin is administered with varieties ranging from muscle to vein to fat injections, or even forced inhalation or feeding. But despite this, it remains the main route by which the world measures the deadliness of venom. The true danger of the snake's venom is uncertain as data surrounding its LD50 results are scarce and difficult to compare to other venoms, while rumors continue to run rampant regarding its danger. Many online sources still frame the Belcher's sea snake as the deadliest, but in reality, it has nowhere near the most lethal of snakebites in the world.
9. Green Mamba
Not quite as nasty as it's notorious onyx-colored cousin, the brilliant Green Mamba is still quite dangerous. Armed with a mix of neurotoxins and cardiotoxins , the green mamba's bite targets the body's organ functions, first causing disorientation through dizziness and nausea before graduating to a swollen throat, a shift in heartbeat patterns, and eventually convulsions and respiratory paralysis.
Fatal results aren't always guaranteed once bitten, however untreated bites are thought to have a high mortality rate. Thankfully, the afflicted area bit by a green mamba tends to swell, making the danger associated with its venom a bit easier to identify and hopefully allow for the application of an antidote. Still, this species has very long front fangs that the snake actually has some control over, making more severe envenoming strikes a likely occurrence. In this case, more often than not the effects set in rapidly, and the bitten victim may perish in as little time as 30 minutes.
8. Boomslang
Hanging from the trees of Sub-Saharan Africa is a green and black serpent with a subtle yet treacherous bite. Known as the Boomslang, this species of snake is the only one of its family to prove harmful to humans. Normally found to have a set of inept fangs and a compact venom gland, the boomslang is the outlier among the Colubridae family with massive syringe-like injectors that protrude from the back of its mouth. The venom it produces takes time to process, but the symptoms are severe and can consist of headaches, sleepiness, and even mental disorders.
Mostly a hemotoxin , the boomslang's volatile injection can also stall the coagulation of wounds, leading to a lethal end by external or internal bleeding. It can also cause hemorrhaging of the brain and other muscles. Due to the hours it takes for the symptoms to set in, victims are often lulled into a false sense of safety, thinking it to be a venomless strike called a dry bite. As a result, those struck by a boomslang's venom sometimes fail to receive the antivenom they need in time. Luckily for the public, though, this snake remains relatively tepid, not too territorial, and will only strike if handled or threatened directly.
7. Gwardar
Often referred to as the western brown snake, the Australian colloquially named Gwardar was christened as such after the Aboriginal advice given to those who would run into such a snake, translating to: "go the long way around." While it may be typically shy, this would still serve as great advice given this snake's penchant for speed. Quick to take the defensive, and even quicker to strike, this highly alert species doesn't need much to get nervous. The gwardar comes in a small variety of looks, but will on average grow close to six feet in length.
Its scales feature an orange-brown hue and the head will either feature a small black V shape on the back or be covered entirely by a coat of black scales. Found all across the continent of Australia, these deadly reptiles are found in forests, grasslands, and urban areas alike. It doesn't have the most deadly venom around, but the gwardar delivers it in high doses through its tiny fangs. This can turn fatal as bleeding complications, abdominal pain, and even kidney damage will occur with severity dependant on the amount of venom injected. But instead of risking it and hoping for a low dosage, next time you're in the outback, just follow the advice and gwardar !
6. Rattlesnake
Infamous for its namesake noisy appendage, the Rattlesnake is actually a type of pit viper, and a highly venomous one at that. Populating forests and deserts from Alberta down to Argentina, all 36 species of the rattlesnake are endemic to the Americas. Unlike other snakes who may take time and maturity to develop their complex venoms, adolescents of this species are born with functioning fangs and venom able to execute at birth.
The venom, like others, results in decaying tissue and blood clotting impediments. But some species of rattlesnake have even been known to cause paralysis with their penetrating strike. Rattlesnake venom is very complex in general, usually containing a mixture of up to 15 different enzymes. The toxins contain immobilizing and digestive components as well, making sure to not only injure their prey but also to slow down and tenderize it as well. But even with all their neat tricks, many species of rattlesnake are endangered today as a majority of their native habitat has been invaded for the past century by what may be their greatest threat: the automobile.
5. Black Mamba
This snake is considered to be the most dangerous and fear-inducing snake in Africa. But their seclusion and timidness keep Black Mamba snakebite rates low, luckily for the public. These snakes are often identified by their coffin-esque heads and long slender bodies which average at around 8 feet in length and max out at almost 15 feet! One feature you can't rely on to recognize a black mamba, though, is its color. Somewhat of a misnomer, black mamba's are rarely black, often appearing in olive, brown, khaki or grey shades. Adolescents can be found wearing lighter hues of these colors with adults darkening as they age.
If you can't spot a black mamba from its look, though, hope you never have to try to identify by its venom. Before the advent of antivenom for this species, its bite was 100% lethal. Without treatment, its victims will typically pass within seven to fifteen hours of being bitten, and some reports as recent as 2008 tell of victims having a heart attack within one hour of envenomation. Those struck by a black mamba's bite will experience abnormal skin sensations like pins pricking them or a limb falling asleep. They'll then often begin to lose motor functions until an erratic heart rate will set in, often leading to cardiac or respiratory failure.
4. Tiger Snake
Usually sporting a thick, blunt head and even thicker, yellowish-striped body, the Tiger Snake of Australia also has numerous variations in physical appearance depending on its inhabited region. Tasmanian tiger snakes, for example, are typically dark brown or black with faint banding stripes. Meanwhile the Western tiger snake is a much deeper black with bright yellow bands and a yellow stomach.
But no matter the look, these snakes at least share one thing in common: their terrifying venom. The mortality rate of untreated tiger snake bites is about 40 to 60 percent, though given their common occurrence in Australia, fatalities are few and far between. This wasn't always the case, but since the introduction of a specific Tasmanian antivenom used to treat all Tasmanian snakebites, tiger snake casualties have lessened considerably in the 21st century.
3. King Cobra
As the longest venomous snake at a maximum length of more than 19 feet, armed with a grizzled, growling hiss and its iconic hood, the King Cobra is truly majestic. And in proper fashion, its venomous bite is a royal pain in the keister . Sometimes only taking a matter of 30 minutes to set in, the symptoms induced from the venom of India's national reptile can send a victim from feeling a bit tired and dizzy to paralysis and into a coma in no time. Some antivenoms exist, but they are luckily rarely needed as very few envenomed snakebites occur with this breed. In fact, king cobras are mainly interested in eating other snakes like rat snakes, pythons and pit vipers. Still, snake charmers are commonly found throughout India and they make up a good portion of all reported king cobra bites.
2. Saw-Scaled Viper
While relatively small in size, this snake is at the top of the big four of India and one of the deadliest in the world, contributing to more snakebite mortalities than any other serpent. Found often in populated areas, the Saw-Scaled Viper crawls low and deliberate with acute alertness, giving inspiration to its other name: the carpet viper. These creatures sidewind to make there way around, keeping part of their body ever still in case of a potential predator...or prey.
At a maximum of length of just under three feet and brown, gray, or olive patterned skin flecked with white, the saw-scaled viper lurks unseen near cities throughout Africa, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Middle East. Another unique trait of this species comes from one of its primary defense mechanisms. Living up to its namesake, these vipers will grind their scales together like a rigid saw when threatened, creating a coarse, foreboding warning sound towards the aggressors.
Though they still won't give you time to react as they prove notoriously easy to agitate. Victims that suffer a bite from the saw-scaled viper experience profuse bleeding as chemicals in the venom block blood from clotting. These bites can result in permanent damage or loss of an organ, necrosis, extreme pain and swelling, and even a cerebral hemorrhage , making this tiny snake's bite as violent as it is lethal.
1. Inland Taipan
Commonly called the fierce snake, this Australian native is definitively the most venomous snake in the world. Based on venom measurements, it only requires two and a half hundredths of a milligram per kilogram of the target's weight to cause ones demise, and in some tests only one hundredth of a milligram was needed. That means an average 75 kilogram, or about 165 pound, person would only require, at most, about a 1.875 milligrams of venom to meet their end. To make matters even more frightening, the Inland Taipan can administer an average of 44 milligrams per bite, and has a maximum recorded dose of 110 milligrams!
From the lethal bites of Australian serpents to the fatal sting of the India's National Reptile, today we look at the Most Venomous Snakes On Earth.
10. Belcher's Sea Snake
Unlike some of the highly aggressive entries featured on this list, Belcher's Sea Snake, or the faint-banded sea snake as it's also called, is much more docile. A mistake in a 1996 first edition of a Smithsonian guide to snakes started the rumor that this was actually the most poisonous snake in the world. In reality, it's venom is much less dangerous than ones belonging to the majority of snakes on this list, and even then it will refrain from injecting venom in most of its bites.
Venom is measured by the amount of toxin required to prove lethal for half of a sample group of animals. This is called an LD50 test. This is a relatively crude, barbaric experiment for testing venom lethality, as well as rife with outstanding variables such as how the toxin is administered with varieties ranging from muscle to vein to fat injections, or even forced inhalation or feeding. But despite this, it remains the main route by which the world measures the deadliness of venom. The true danger of the snake's venom is uncertain as data surrounding its LD50 results are scarce and difficult to compare to other venoms, while rumors continue to run rampant regarding its danger. Many online sources still frame the Belcher's sea snake as the deadliest, but in reality, it has nowhere near the most lethal of snakebites in the world.
9. Green Mamba
Not quite as nasty as it's notorious onyx-colored cousin, the brilliant Green Mamba is still quite dangerous. Armed with a mix of neurotoxins and cardiotoxins , the green mamba's bite targets the body's organ functions, first causing disorientation through dizziness and nausea before graduating to a swollen throat, a shift in heartbeat patterns, and eventually convulsions and respiratory paralysis.
Fatal results aren't always guaranteed once bitten, however untreated bites are thought to have a high mortality rate. Thankfully, the afflicted area bit by a green mamba tends to swell, making the danger associated with its venom a bit easier to identify and hopefully allow for the application of an antidote. Still, this species has very long front fangs that the snake actually has some control over, making more severe envenoming strikes a likely occurrence. In this case, more often than not the effects set in rapidly, and the bitten victim may perish in as little time as 30 minutes.
8. Boomslang
Hanging from the trees of Sub-Saharan Africa is a green and black serpent with a subtle yet treacherous bite. Known as the Boomslang, this species of snake is the only one of its family to prove harmful to humans. Normally found to have a set of inept fangs and a compact venom gland, the boomslang is the outlier among the Colubridae family with massive syringe-like injectors that protrude from the back of its mouth. The venom it produces takes time to process, but the symptoms are severe and can consist of headaches, sleepiness, and even mental disorders.
Mostly a hemotoxin , the boomslang's volatile injection can also stall the coagulation of wounds, leading to a lethal end by external or internal bleeding. It can also cause hemorrhaging of the brain and other muscles. Due to the hours it takes for the symptoms to set in, victims are often lulled into a false sense of safety, thinking it to be a venomless strike called a dry bite. As a result, those struck by a boomslang's venom sometimes fail to receive the antivenom they need in time. Luckily for the public, though, this snake remains relatively tepid, not too territorial, and will only strike if handled or threatened directly.
7. Gwardar
Often referred to as the western brown snake, the Australian colloquially named Gwardar was christened as such after the Aboriginal advice given to those who would run into such a snake, translating to: "go the long way around." While it may be typically shy, this would still serve as great advice given this snake's penchant for speed. Quick to take the defensive, and even quicker to strike, this highly alert species doesn't need much to get nervous. The gwardar comes in a small variety of looks, but will on average grow close to six feet in length.
Its scales feature an orange-brown hue and the head will either feature a small black V shape on the back or be covered entirely by a coat of black scales. Found all across the continent of Australia, these deadly reptiles are found in forests, grasslands, and urban areas alike. It doesn't have the most deadly venom around, but the gwardar delivers it in high doses through its tiny fangs. This can turn fatal as bleeding complications, abdominal pain, and even kidney damage will occur with severity dependant on the amount of venom injected. But instead of risking it and hoping for a low dosage, next time you're in the outback, just follow the advice and gwardar !
6. Rattlesnake
Infamous for its namesake noisy appendage, the Rattlesnake is actually a type of pit viper, and a highly venomous one at that. Populating forests and deserts from Alberta down to Argentina, all 36 species of the rattlesnake are endemic to the Americas. Unlike other snakes who may take time and maturity to develop their complex venoms, adolescents of this species are born with functioning fangs and venom able to execute at birth.
The venom, like others, results in decaying tissue and blood clotting impediments. But some species of rattlesnake have even been known to cause paralysis with their penetrating strike. Rattlesnake venom is very complex in general, usually containing a mixture of up to 15 different enzymes. The toxins contain immobilizing and digestive components as well, making sure to not only injure their prey but also to slow down and tenderize it as well. But even with all their neat tricks, many species of rattlesnake are endangered today as a majority of their native habitat has been invaded for the past century by what may be their greatest threat: the automobile.
5. Black Mamba
This snake is considered to be the most dangerous and fear-inducing snake in Africa. But their seclusion and timidness keep Black Mamba snakebite rates low, luckily for the public. These snakes are often identified by their coffin-esque heads and long slender bodies which average at around 8 feet in length and max out at almost 15 feet! One feature you can't rely on to recognize a black mamba, though, is its color. Somewhat of a misnomer, black mamba's are rarely black, often appearing in olive, brown, khaki or grey shades. Adolescents can be found wearing lighter hues of these colors with adults darkening as they age.
If you can't spot a black mamba from its look, though, hope you never have to try to identify by its venom. Before the advent of antivenom for this species, its bite was 100% lethal. Without treatment, its victims will typically pass within seven to fifteen hours of being bitten, and some reports as recent as 2008 tell of victims having a heart attack within one hour of envenomation. Those struck by a black mamba's bite will experience abnormal skin sensations like pins pricking them or a limb falling asleep. They'll then often begin to lose motor functions until an erratic heart rate will set in, often leading to cardiac or respiratory failure.
4. Tiger Snake
Usually sporting a thick, blunt head and even thicker, yellowish-striped body, the Tiger Snake of Australia also has numerous variations in physical appearance depending on its inhabited region. Tasmanian tiger snakes, for example, are typically dark brown or black with faint banding stripes. Meanwhile the Western tiger snake is a much deeper black with bright yellow bands and a yellow stomach.
But no matter the look, these snakes at least share one thing in common: their terrifying venom. The mortality rate of untreated tiger snake bites is about 40 to 60 percent, though given their common occurrence in Australia, fatalities are few and far between. This wasn't always the case, but since the introduction of a specific Tasmanian antivenom used to treat all Tasmanian snakebites, tiger snake casualties have lessened considerably in the 21st century.
3. King Cobra
As the longest venomous snake at a maximum length of more than 19 feet, armed with a grizzled, growling hiss and its iconic hood, the King Cobra is truly majestic. And in proper fashion, its venomous bite is a royal pain in the keister . Sometimes only taking a matter of 30 minutes to set in, the symptoms induced from the venom of India's national reptile can send a victim from feeling a bit tired and dizzy to paralysis and into a coma in no time. Some antivenoms exist, but they are luckily rarely needed as very few envenomed snakebites occur with this breed. In fact, king cobras are mainly interested in eating other snakes like rat snakes, pythons and pit vipers. Still, snake charmers are commonly found throughout India and they make up a good portion of all reported king cobra bites.
2. Saw-Scaled Viper
While relatively small in size, this snake is at the top of the big four of India and one of the deadliest in the world, contributing to more snakebite mortalities than any other serpent. Found often in populated areas, the Saw-Scaled Viper crawls low and deliberate with acute alertness, giving inspiration to its other name: the carpet viper. These creatures sidewind to make there way around, keeping part of their body ever still in case of a potential predator...or prey.
At a maximum of length of just under three feet and brown, gray, or olive patterned skin flecked with white, the saw-scaled viper lurks unseen near cities throughout Africa, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Middle East. Another unique trait of this species comes from one of its primary defense mechanisms. Living up to its namesake, these vipers will grind their scales together like a rigid saw when threatened, creating a coarse, foreboding warning sound towards the aggressors.
Though they still won't give you time to react as they prove notoriously easy to agitate. Victims that suffer a bite from the saw-scaled viper experience profuse bleeding as chemicals in the venom block blood from clotting. These bites can result in permanent damage or loss of an organ, necrosis, extreme pain and swelling, and even a cerebral hemorrhage , making this tiny snake's bite as violent as it is lethal.
1. Inland Taipan
Commonly called the fierce snake, this Australian native is definitively the most venomous snake in the world. Based on venom measurements, it only requires two and a half hundredths of a milligram per kilogram of the target's weight to cause ones demise, and in some tests only one hundredth of a milligram was needed. That means an average 75 kilogram, or about 165 pound, person would only require, at most, about a 1.875 milligrams of venom to meet their end. To make matters even more frightening, the Inland Taipan can administer an average of 44 milligrams per bite, and has a maximum recorded dose of 110 milligrams!
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If we are scared of a bite, it surely has to come from a snake. Well, that’s when we aren’t considering the ones inflicted by a shark that’ll probably chomp off your entire foot, the focus is on an “innocent” bite that just leaves you paralyzed or dead! Even though not all snakes are venomous, some are and that is enough for us to be scared of them all. The scary bit is that some of them have the potential to inflict a death sentence within 30 minutes! Wanna know about the most venomous snakes in the world? ut first you need a good news, so know that most of the snakes aren’t coming to get you- they just need privacy and if you don’t come in the way, you are safe!
Number 10 Rattlesnake
The name comes from the rattle located at the end of their tails, which makes a loud rattling noise when vibrated. Take that as a warning bell, when you hear it- you run! Being a mixture of five to 15 enzymes, their venom is hemotoxic, destroying tissue, causing necrosis and coagulopathy. Rattlesnakes use their venom to immobilize and disable the prey, where their digestive enzymes break down tissue to prepare for later ingestion. If you aren’t already trembling, remember that rattlesnakes are the leading contributor to snakebite injuries in North America. Scary!
Number 9
Death Adder When a snake is named after death, you have no choice but to be scared or rather VERY scared! Native to Australia, this snake has a broad flattened, triangular head and a thick body with colored bands and reaches a maximum body length of 70–100 cm. Death adders possess the longest fangs of any Australian snake and is one of the most venomous land snakes globally. Its venom contains neurotoxin which can cause paralysis or even kill, that too within six hours after the bite. It can deliver the fastest strike among all venomous snakes recorded in Australia. Shouldn’t we be scared?
Number 8 Viper
The vipers have relatively long, hinged fangs that permit deep penetration and injection of venom. Yikes! Their venom contains an abundance of protein-degrading enzymes that cause pain, necrosis, blood loss from cardiovascular damage and disruption of the blood-clotting system. All this leads to a sudden drop in blood pressure which can cause DEATH! Doesn’t sound nice! Apart from being venomous, why else should you fear the vipers? Simple, they are one of the most widely spread snakes so your chances of encountering them are pretty high! Anybody looking forward to this meeting?
Number 7 Philippine Cobra
This 1m long snake has long cervical ribs capable of expanding, so when threatened, a hood can be formed. But that’s not why the Philippine Cobra has made it to this list, there are some interesting things awaiting your attention! Its venom can cause neurotoxicity and respiratory paralysis which start with symptoms like headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, and difficulty breathing. You know what’s the most terrifying thing about this snake? They are capable of accurately spitting their venom at a target up to 3m, now that takes the “maintain distance” norm to a whole new level!
Number 6 Tiger Snake
How about we tell you that Tiger snakes accounted for 17% of identified snakebite victims in Australia between 2005 and 2015? A tiger snake’s bite causes localized pain in the foot and neck region, tingling, numbness, and sweating, followed by a fairly rapid onset of breathing difficulties and paralysis. The mortality rate from untreated bites is reported to be between 40 and 60%. That’s already too much to handle but wait for the worse. Tiger snakes give birth to 20 to 30 live young! Well, such venomous snakes should be given family planning lectures, not for them but for our life, don’t you agree?
Number 5 Black Mamba
The longest species of venomous snake indigenous to the African continent, Black Mamba grows to about 2-3m and its skin color varies from grey to dark brown. When you see a Black Mamba opening its inky-black mouth, spreading its narrow neck-flap and hissing, run for your life because the snake is feeling threatened. So what happens when the snake feels threatened from you? It might give you a series of kisses with its fangs! And since its venom is primarily composed of potent neurotoxins, it may cause a fast onset of symptoms. Even though you see them as aggressive beings, they would try to flee from humans unless cornered. Strange!
Number 4 Taipan
These large, fast-moving Australasian snakes are considered some of the most deadly snakes. They possess highly neurotoxic venom with some other toxic constituents that have multiple effects on victims. It may paralyze the victim's nervous system and clot the blood, which then blocks blood vessels. The venom in a Taipan is strong enough to kill up to 12,000 guinea pigs. Like seriously? Another problem associated with this snake is that due to its larger side, it is capable of injecting a large quantity of venom in the victim! OMG, we are scared for life!
Number 3 Blue Krait
The Blue Krait snake may attain a total length of 108 cm, with a tail 16 cm long. Dorsally, it has a pattern of 27-34 dark-brown, black, or bluish-black crossbands on the body and tail, which are narrowed and rounded on the sides. Its venom has caused an untreated mortality rate of 60-70% on humans. The venom is a neurotoxin, 16 times more potent than that of a Cobra which quickly induces muscle paralysis. Another shocking thing about them is that they hunt and kill other snakes, even cannibalizing other Kraits. A snake that is also a cannibal, fear has a new definition!
Number 2 Eastern Brown Snake
If we tell you that 1/14,000 of an ounce of its venom is enough to kill an adult human, what would be your reaction? Fear, obviously- we were just checking if you are still in your senses or have passed out already! Since its preferred habitat is along the major population centers of Australia, you have all the more reasons to fear it! Alright, we know that’s too much to bear so we decided to show you the positives. Even though the venom contains both neurotoxins and blood coagulants, less than half of bites contain venom and they prefer not to bite if at all possible. Finally some good news!
Number 1 Inland Taipan
When we say that the most venomous snake is endemic to semi-arid regions of central east Australia, it comes as no shock, right? Its venom, drop for drop, is by far the most toxic of any snake! Who would want to be anywhere near it, not us for sure! It is estimated that one bite possesses enough lethality to kill at least 100 fully grown men, and, depending on the nature of the bite, it has the potential to kill someone in as little as 30 to 45 minutes if left untreated.
If we are scared of a bite, it surely has to come from a snake. Well, that’s when we aren’t considering the ones inflicted by a shark that’ll probably chomp off your entire foot, the focus is on an “innocent” bite that just leaves you paralyzed or dead! Even though not all snakes are venomous, some are and that is enough for us to be scared of them all. The scary bit is that some of them have the potential to inflict a death sentence within 30 minutes! Wanna know about the most venomous snakes in the world? ut first you need a good news, so know that most of the snakes aren’t coming to get you- they just need privacy and if you don’t come in the way, you are safe!
Number 10 Rattlesnake
The name comes from the rattle located at the end of their tails, which makes a loud rattling noise when vibrated. Take that as a warning bell, when you hear it- you run! Being a mixture of five to 15 enzymes, their venom is hemotoxic, destroying tissue, causing necrosis and coagulopathy. Rattlesnakes use their venom to immobilize and disable the prey, where their digestive enzymes break down tissue to prepare for later ingestion. If you aren’t already trembling, remember that rattlesnakes are the leading contributor to snakebite injuries in North America. Scary!
Number 9
Death Adder When a snake is named after death, you have no choice but to be scared or rather VERY scared! Native to Australia, this snake has a broad flattened, triangular head and a thick body with colored bands and reaches a maximum body length of 70–100 cm. Death adders possess the longest fangs of any Australian snake and is one of the most venomous land snakes globally. Its venom contains neurotoxin which can cause paralysis or even kill, that too within six hours after the bite. It can deliver the fastest strike among all venomous snakes recorded in Australia. Shouldn’t we be scared?
Number 8 Viper
The vipers have relatively long, hinged fangs that permit deep penetration and injection of venom. Yikes! Their venom contains an abundance of protein-degrading enzymes that cause pain, necrosis, blood loss from cardiovascular damage and disruption of the blood-clotting system. All this leads to a sudden drop in blood pressure which can cause DEATH! Doesn’t sound nice! Apart from being venomous, why else should you fear the vipers? Simple, they are one of the most widely spread snakes so your chances of encountering them are pretty high! Anybody looking forward to this meeting?
Number 7 Philippine Cobra
This 1m long snake has long cervical ribs capable of expanding, so when threatened, a hood can be formed. But that’s not why the Philippine Cobra has made it to this list, there are some interesting things awaiting your attention! Its venom can cause neurotoxicity and respiratory paralysis which start with symptoms like headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, and difficulty breathing. You know what’s the most terrifying thing about this snake? They are capable of accurately spitting their venom at a target up to 3m, now that takes the “maintain distance” norm to a whole new level!
Number 6 Tiger Snake
How about we tell you that Tiger snakes accounted for 17% of identified snakebite victims in Australia between 2005 and 2015? A tiger snake’s bite causes localized pain in the foot and neck region, tingling, numbness, and sweating, followed by a fairly rapid onset of breathing difficulties and paralysis. The mortality rate from untreated bites is reported to be between 40 and 60%. That’s already too much to handle but wait for the worse. Tiger snakes give birth to 20 to 30 live young! Well, such venomous snakes should be given family planning lectures, not for them but for our life, don’t you agree?
Number 5 Black Mamba
The longest species of venomous snake indigenous to the African continent, Black Mamba grows to about 2-3m and its skin color varies from grey to dark brown. When you see a Black Mamba opening its inky-black mouth, spreading its narrow neck-flap and hissing, run for your life because the snake is feeling threatened. So what happens when the snake feels threatened from you? It might give you a series of kisses with its fangs! And since its venom is primarily composed of potent neurotoxins, it may cause a fast onset of symptoms. Even though you see them as aggressive beings, they would try to flee from humans unless cornered. Strange!
Number 4 Taipan
These large, fast-moving Australasian snakes are considered some of the most deadly snakes. They possess highly neurotoxic venom with some other toxic constituents that have multiple effects on victims. It may paralyze the victim's nervous system and clot the blood, which then blocks blood vessels. The venom in a Taipan is strong enough to kill up to 12,000 guinea pigs. Like seriously? Another problem associated with this snake is that due to its larger side, it is capable of injecting a large quantity of venom in the victim! OMG, we are scared for life!
Number 3 Blue Krait
The Blue Krait snake may attain a total length of 108 cm, with a tail 16 cm long. Dorsally, it has a pattern of 27-34 dark-brown, black, or bluish-black crossbands on the body and tail, which are narrowed and rounded on the sides. Its venom has caused an untreated mortality rate of 60-70% on humans. The venom is a neurotoxin, 16 times more potent than that of a Cobra which quickly induces muscle paralysis. Another shocking thing about them is that they hunt and kill other snakes, even cannibalizing other Kraits. A snake that is also a cannibal, fear has a new definition!
Number 2 Eastern Brown Snake
If we tell you that 1/14,000 of an ounce of its venom is enough to kill an adult human, what would be your reaction? Fear, obviously- we were just checking if you are still in your senses or have passed out already! Since its preferred habitat is along the major population centers of Australia, you have all the more reasons to fear it! Alright, we know that’s too much to bear so we decided to show you the positives. Even though the venom contains both neurotoxins and blood coagulants, less than half of bites contain venom and they prefer not to bite if at all possible. Finally some good news!
Number 1 Inland Taipan
When we say that the most venomous snake is endemic to semi-arid regions of central east Australia, it comes as no shock, right? Its venom, drop for drop, is by far the most toxic of any snake! Who would want to be anywhere near it, not us for sure! It is estimated that one bite possesses enough lethality to kill at least 100 fully grown men, and, depending on the nature of the bite, it has the potential to kill someone in as little as 30 to 45 minutes if left untreated.
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