These legless reptiles are definitely one heck of a dangerous species. Some don’t use their jaws, but the huge strength of their own body, choking the victim to death. But today we will focus only on those who can end a human’s life with one simple bite, the venomous snakes. Their fangs can leave only two little dots which look like absolutely harmful. RankTopTen office chihuahua leaves bigger marks, seriously. But the venom that is kindly delivered by the reptile to our blood starts doing its job almost instantly and if no proper actions are taken, the outcome can be anything from nausea to death, depending on the type of the snakes. We have decided to sort this one out and created the list to find out which one is the most venomous snake in the world.
The variety of these tiny killing machines is breathtaking, as well as their perfect hunting instincts. Snakes don’t usually attack people first simply out of pure logic: humans are way bigger than they are, so it takes a lot of “persuasion” to get the snake to attack you. Stepping on one or trespassing its “private space” should do the trick. If you cross your ways with poisonous snakes, the bite might be fatal. Most venomous snake according to scientists can kill over a 100 people and a quarter of a million of mice in a single bite! So annoying the deadliest snake in the world would be… unpreferable.
Browse the list and look out for the winners of this category according to your thoughts. Vote for the most poisonous snake and let others know your opinion through the comment box. Share your encounters with this deadly species and warn people what not to do in their habitat. Enjoy the list and stay safe!
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Inland Taipan
The Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus), is a venomous snake of the taipan genus commonly found in semi-arid regions of central east Australia.
The inland taipan is not just a venomous snake it's considered the most venomous snake in the world by many people. When compared drop for drop and based on the median lethal dose (LD50) value in mice, its venom is by far the most toxic of any land snake or even sea snakes
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Black Mamba
Black mamba snakes (most venomous snake in the world) are also known as the Black-mouthed mamba, Southern brown mamba or Swart mamba and they are some of the most venomous snakes in the world. The Black Mamba snake is the largest venomous snake in Africa and the second largest venomous snake in the world, the only other snake larger is the King Cobra.
The Black Mamba snake is found in Eastern Africa, from southern Ethiopia to southwest Africa.
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Taipan
All the taipans are most poisonous snake from the genus Oxyuranus within the elapid family. These are good sized, fast-moving and extremely venomous snakes native to the Australasia region.
There are actually at the moment only 3 identified species in the genus, with the latest found and described only in 2007, the Central Ranges taipan.
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Green Anaconda
Stretching as long as 29 feet and weighing as much as 550 pounds, the green anaconda is one of the world’s largest snakes. Only the reticulated python grows longer, and it weighs less than the green anaconda. Maybe one of the most poisonous snakes. The snake inhabits swampy river valleys and stream banks in much of South America, east of the Andes and south to Argentina. Though it spends much of its life in sluggish freshwater, it also occasionally climbs trees and bushes with the help of its prehensile tail.
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Anaconda
Anacondas ( most venomous snake ) are a group of large snakes of the genus Eunectes. They are found in tropical South America. Four species are currently recognized.
The South American names anacauchoa and anacaona were suggested in an account by Peter Martyr d'Anghiera but the idea of a South American origin was questioned by Henry Walter Bates who, in his travels in South America, failed to find any similar name in use. The word anaconda is derived from the name of a snake from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) that John Ray described in Latin in his Synopsis Methodica Animalium (1693) as serpens indicus bubalinus anacandaia zeylonibus, ides bubalorum aliorumque jumentorum membra conterens.
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King Cobra
The King Cobra is the planet's greatest poisonous snake – growing up to 5.6 meters(18.5 foots) in length. Ophiophagus, actually means “snake-eater” since it grub other snakes. A single bite from this venomous snake can simply kill a human. That snake is even able to kill a full-grown Asian Elephant in couple of hours.
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Sea Snake
Sea poisonous snakes seem pretty cool. Although all snakes can swim, sea snakes live mostly in the water. They do need to come up for air but can stay under water for up to an hour! Wow, try holding your breath that long! Since they need air regularly they are usually found in shallow waters of the Indian Ocean, and warmer areas of the Pacific Ocean. They eat fish, fish eggs and eels that they find under rocks and in reefs.
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Russell's Viper
The Russell's viper is one of the most venomous snake in the world, accounting for thousands of deaths each year. Once bitten, people experience a wide variety of symptoms including pain, swelling, vomiting, dizziness, blood incoagubility and kidney failure. We will examine the effect of the venom on the blood clotting mechanism and the kidneys in order to better understand how the venom kills and the best way to treat envenomed patients.
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Reticulated Python
The reticulated python most poisonous snake, also known as the “retic,” has long captivated its audience with its large, muscular build, gorgeous iridescence and the beautifully patterned skin for which it is named. Long thought of as an aggressive, ill-tempered snake, the retic now, because of captive breeding, has a reputation as an easily cared for, highly intelligent and rewarding captive.
The reticulated python has a wide range in Southeast Asia, with most snakes kept as pets originating from Indonesia and Malaysia. Different populations are highly variable and have been divided into separate subspecies, with more undoubtedly to come as further research is conducted.
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Death Adder
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West African Green Mamba
The three green mamba species are smaller (1.5–2 metres, maximum 2.7 metres) and are usually found in trees. The East African green mamba (D. angusticeps) of East and South Africa, Jameson’s mamba (D. jamesoni) of Central Africa, and the West African green mamba (D. viridis) are all more timid than the black mamba and have not been reported to attack humans. Like the black mamba, they will flatten their necks into a narrow hood as a defensive posture. Green mambas prey upon birds, small mammals, and lizards and lay from 5 to 17 eggs. Two of the three green mambas have record longevities of more than 18 years in captivity. Mambas are members of the cobra family.
Inland Taipan
The Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus), is a venomous snake of the taipan genus commonly found in semi-arid regions of central east Australia. The inland taipan is not just a venomous snake it's considered the most venomous snake in the world by many people. When compared drop for drop and based on the median lethal dose (LD50) value in mice, its venom is by far the most toxic of any land snake or even sea snakes