wildlife
By Subhankar Rakshit
February 29, 2024
In this story, you will discover 10 snake species often considered highly dangerous due to their venom and potential threat to humans
This shy snake lives in central Australia and has the strongest venom of any land snake in the world. Thankfully, encounters are rare due to its limited habitat.
Like its cousin, the Inland Taipan, this Australian snake has very strong venom. It gets aggressive if it feels threatened.
The Black Mamba in Africa is super fast and attacks over and over again. Its bites have venom that can hurt your brain.
This Australian snake is responsible for the most snakebite deaths in the country. Its venom primarily affects the nervous system and blood clotting.
This widespread viper, found across Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia, is known for its sidewinding locomotion and potent venom causing tissue damage and bleeding.
One of the "Big Four" of India, responsible for numerous snakebite fatalities annually. Its venom is diverse, causing tissue damage, bleeding, and even neurotoxic effects.
Another member of the "Big Four", this nocturnal Indian snake injects large amounts of neurotoxic venom that can be fatal without prompt medical attention.
This pit viper, widespread in the Caribbean and Central America, injects large amounts of venom causing tissue damage, bleeding, and potentially kidney failure.
Found in Sub-Saharan Africa, this arboreal snake has unique venom that disrupts blood clotting, leading to internal bleeding.
The longest venomous snake globally, the King Cobra of Southeast Asia possesses highly potent neurotoxic venom and delivers large amounts in a single bite.