Slimy, slithery, and seriously dangerous. We might be talking about several things here, but in this case, we’re talking about one of the most deadly species in the world — snakes. Think about it. There are 3,000 species of snakes all over the world. Only about 400 of those 3,000 are particularly venomous, and an even smaller portion of those 400 are unbelievably deadly to humans. Assuming you’re not Steve Irwin, how do you know which snakes are in the category of deadly ones? Lucky for you, we’ve put together a list like that, but don’t be surprised if you’re overcome by heebie-jeebies.
King Cobra
You’ll find King Cobra – the longest, most venomous snake in the world – throughout Asia and the jungles of India. GULP. It is not actually a “true cobra” growing upwards of 18.8 feet. Just say what? It’s true, it falls into its subgenus class instead. Does that make it less terrifying somehow? Okay, all right, maybe it’ll help. As they tend to hunt lizards, rodents, and other snakes, King Cobras aren’t usually deadly to humans. In just a few hours, however, this critter has enough neurotoxin in its venom to paralyze and kill an elephant. Oh, and the survival rate is approximately 40 percent if it bites a human.
King Cobra
Saw Scaled Viper
Let’s just start and say that if you get bitten by a saw-scaled viper, health insurance coverage will not help. These vipers are typically located in India, China, and Asia, and are nocturnal and lightning fast. In addition, if you get it bit by bit, you’ll immediately feel it. In addition, the bite will swell, and, as your blood pressure drops and your heart rate slows, you will begin to bleed from your mouth. That sounds like absolute torture, huh? Well, it is, and to make matters worse, you could pass away in just a day without treatment, or you could suffer from absolute agony for upwards of two weeks. It’s startling how this isn’t in our health insurance coverage.
Saw Scaled Viper
Black Mamba
Countless deaths are attributed throughout Africa to the Black Mamba – on top of that, it is known for its awesome striking capacity and toxicity density. In addition, we should mention that they can strike up to 12 times in succession, and, in addition, each single bite delivers abundant quantities of deadly neurotoxins. How could it get worse, possibly? Well, with just a single bite, they can also pump enough venom into their victim to kill you 25 times over. A Black Mamba bite is nearly 100 percent deadly if left untreated at all — death can occur in as little as 15 minutes.
Black Mamba
Boomslang
Boomslang is now responsible for many deaths throughout the world, but mainly in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Not only are they fast, they can also climb trees and are filled with venomous toxins, and when they bite, they can open their jaws up to 170 degrees creepily. It’s important to note that when the symptoms arise, you won’t feel the effects of a bite immediately, a few hours may pass. The biggest mistake you can make, though, is to underestimate the life-threatening bite of boomslang. Get help and, as soon as possible, get the antivenom.
Boomslang
Black Tiger Snakes
Black Tiger Snakes have a lethal dosage of venom and appear ominous. Yay? No, especially considering that one can die in just half an hour from a bite, although fatalities usually occur between six and 24 hours. It is astonishing why the antivenom is not covered by any health insurance – symptoms of a bite include numbness, sweating, and tingling. While the majority of Tiger Snakes are afraid of humans, they will turn aggressive and strike if provoked.
Black Tiger Snakes
Inland Taipan
The Inland Taipan comes out on top each time in terms of the deadliest venom that snakes can even possess. As if that’s a reason to celebrate, perhaps if health insurance coverage was available, perhaps. With a mixture of taipoxin and neurotoxin, a bite can lead to blood hemorrhaging, limited breathing, paralysis, and intense muscle damage. The Inland Taipan, located primarily in inland Australia, is often shy, reclusive, and almost always flees instead of attacking. If it chooses to attack, however, death can occur within only 30 to 45 minutes, unless you are almost immediately treated.
Inland Taipan
Eastern Brown Snake
In particular, lethal venom is an understatement – only a fraction of a bite from an Eastern Brown Snake can kill any human adult. It is the world’s second-most-venomous land snake, after all. Brown snakes, native to Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia, are highly aggressive and account for around 60% of Australia’s snakebite deaths.
Eastern Brown Snake
Common Lancehead
In the tropical lowlands of northern South America, the common lancehead, or Bothrops atrox, is generally found. It’s easily agitated as a species of pit-viper and is usually nocturnal. It can, however, hunt all day long, as well as climb trees and swim. Their venom is, needless to say, terribly lethal and fast-acting. Nearly all bites lead to temporary or sometimes permanent memory loss, even with treatment. It really makes me want to re-think my options for health insurance coverage.
Common Lancehead
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
National Geographic refers to this snake as “The largest venomous snake in North America. Some reach 8 feet in length and weigh up to 10 pounds.” The eastern diamondback rattlesnake will not attack humans unless threatened – in fact, bites are triggered when someone taunts or attempts to capture the snake. Oh, but before they strike, they give one final warning – it shakes its tail violently. Yeah, that tail isn’t for the show alone,.
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
The western diamondback rattlesnake, which is typically found in the United States’ southwestern areas, is next. Reportedly, in northern Mexico, it is responsible for the majority of snakebite fatalities and also the largest number of snakebites in the United States. Uhh, no thank you hashtag?
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
Philippine Cobra
Oh goodness, we have reached the most venomous and deadliest species of Cobra out there, which can spit their venom up to 10 feet away! Yeah, our jaws are on the floor here as well. With regard to the venom produced by the Philippine Cobra, your nerves will change immediately, which will then affect the cardiac and respiratory systems in just a few minutes. Could someone explain how this isn’t a cause in health insurance coverage? Anyone?
Philippine Cobra
Puff Adder
This snake is terrifying, even though you call it what you want, Puff Adder, or Bitis Arietans. It is not only frightening, but it is also responsible for most of the fatalities of any other African snake. The Puff Adder, found in the African savannah and grasslands, has a wide distribution and contains a potent venom that, because of its long fangs, is produced in massive quantities.
Puff Adder
Indian Cobra
Yeah, we’re talking about “snake charmers” here, folks. Even though I do not know what is charming about one of the most active biting snakes in India. A bite can lead to paralysis, shortness of breath, or even a heart attack, all of which can occur within 15 minutes or up to two hours after a bite.
Indian Cobra
Russell’s Viper
Russell’s Viper is thought to be one of the deadliest snakes out there primarily located in Southeast Asia, because of its highly aggressive nature and location in highly populated areas. In terms of its hiss, some research even claims that this snake is THE loudest.
Russel’s Viper
Common Krait
Common Krait, aka one of the deadliest surviving snakes. They have almost no neck, growing upwards of three to five feet and with a rather flat head. If you stumble upon one in the daytime, if discovered, it will hide and react slowly. When you run into one at night, though, it’ll bite as soon as it gets upset. Awesome…oh, wait. In addition, untreated bites lead to damage to the nerves, paralysis of the muscles and brain damage.
Common Krait
Terciopelo Viper
Typically found in Central America’s neotropical rainforest, the Terciopelo Viper grows up to 8 feet long with a head 4 inches wide. In addition, in all of Central America, these slimy creatures are responsible for the majority of snakebites. Unless we forget, their venom contains hemotoxins that lead to death if left to be treated. So, how about an upgrade to your health insurance coverage?
Terciopelo Viper
Many-banded Krait
You would think health insurance coverage would include snakebites right now, but it seems unlikely. In Central and Southern China and also Southeast Asia, the multi-banded Krait, or Taiwanese krait or the Chinese krait, is located. However, the fact that this snake is incredibly dangerous is not even excused by all these names. When bites are left untreated, the mortality rate is between 25-35% to 70–100%. Oh, that doesn’t help much, yikes.
Many Banded Krait
Malayan Snake
Southeast Asia and Indonesia are where the Malayan Snake or the Blue Krait can be found. And, trust us, under no circumstances would you want to find this snake. Why? It contains a venom 16 times more toxic than the Cobra. **Screaming in horror** (Am I the only one screaming? Oh.)
Malayan Snake
Common Death Adder
The Common Death Adder, one of the most venomous snakes in the world, is located in Australia, New Guinea, and a few nearby islands. Bites left untreated can cause death within 24 to 48 hours. Fortunately, there is an antivenom. In addition, we need to mention that it’s the world’s fastest striking snake.
Common Death Adder
Green Mambas
First of all, the world actually has three kinds of green mambas, because one is just not enough. Green mambas are all incredibly venomous, highly aggressive, and unpredictable in disposition — Western, Eastern, and Jameson. How terrific is that? Highly arboreal, lightning-quick, and agile are also all three species. In addition, their venom is quick-acting, and the central nervous system is much more devastating with the dendrotoxins, which causes severe neurotoxicity.
Green Mambas
Forest Cobra
Forest Cobra, AKA black cobra AKA the black AKA white-lipped cobra – how many more names can a deadly snake possibly have?! ~Sorry, rant over.~ Native to Africa, with a length (including the tail) of up to 10 feet, it is actually the largest true cobra species. Yeah, this is not all right, then. When it comes to snake bites, how pointless does health insurance coverage sound? Just think there’s something we should all do about that.
Forest Cobra
Jararaca
Jararaca is the low-and-behold, best-known venomous snake in all the affluent and densely populated areas of Southeastern Brazil. How gorgeous. In reality, between 1902 and 1945, this criterion was responsible for about 52 percent (3,446 cases) of snakebites, with a total mortality rate of 0.7 percent (25 deaths). Do we need to mention their deadly venom?
Jararaca
South American Bushmaster
Let me introduce the longest venomous snake in the Western Hemisphere or ,the longest pit viper on Earth, the South American bushmaster. Native to South America, the equatorial forests east of the Andes in particular. In addition, they’re big, fast, and aggressive – all you could want in a snake.
South American Bushmaster
Cape Cobra
As far as Africa is concerned, one of the deadliest in life is Cape Cobra. One has a lethal venom because of two facts, and it appears to live around / in buildings. Ok, uhh, no thanks. More often than not, after a bite, death will occur within an hour to ten hours.
Cape Cobra
Sharp-nosed Pit Viper
U.S. according to The venom that a Sharp-nosed Pit Viper has is a potent hemotoxin that is extremely hemorrhagic. The Armed Forces Pest Control Board. And let’s just assume that the effects of a bite are particularly painful and fatal. Although the envenomation rate is around 80% while the untreated mortality rate is near 1-10%.
Sharp Nosed Pit Viper
Black-Necked Spitting Cobra
With a name like Black-Necked Spitting Cobra, yeah, you’re going to make the list. This critter is mainly found in Sub-Saharan Africa and has a potent venom, one that causes severe skin damage. They are snakes of a moderate size that can grow to a length of 1.2 to 2.2 m. Their coloration and markings may differ significantly. They prey mainly on little rodents.
Black Necked Spitting Cobra
Gaboon Viper
Gaboon vipers tend to dwell in sub-Saharan Africa’s rainforests and savannas. It is highly venomous, just like the rest of the Viper family. In addition, it is the largest member of the genus group and is the heaviest viperid in the world with the longest fangs, (2 inches long). Wait, more than that, it has the highest venom yield of any snake, too. So, I’m not a fan.
Gaboon Viper
Dugite
A highly venomous Australian brown snake species is Dugite, or Pseudonaja affinis. One that isn’t covered by health insurance either. Their venom contains neurotoxins that are presynaptic and postsynaptic, plus procoagulants. All of which are not something you want, folks.
Dugite
King Brown Snake or Mulga Snake
The King Brown Snake is a genus of highly venomous snake belonging to the Elapidae family, native to northern, western and central Australia. Despite its common name, it is a member of the Pseudechis genus, and only distantly related to true brown snakes. Australian King brown snake, or Mulga snake, is THE second longest venomous snake species in Australia! They tend to release great amounts of venom when they bite, so no thanks.
King Brown Snake Or Mulga Snake
Belcher’s Sea Snake
Although it has a thin body and short reach, the Belcher Sea Snake is actually one of the deadliest animals on the planet. A potent insane venom is also present in the Sea Snake of Belcher, where only a milligram of the snake’s venom could potentially kill thousands of adult human beings.
Belchers Sea Snake
Anaconda
Really, anacondas are unrealistically large snakes that can swallow a whole human being. Due to their mere size, Anacondas are still very dangerous despite their lack of venom. Actually, this snake likes to wrap victims around the midsection and then continues to compress them until they are completely crushed or totally suffocated. It begins to swallow you whole from that point on. Uh. GULP.
Anaconda
Desert Horned Viper
Cerastes cerastes is a venomous viper species, commonly known as the Saharan horned viper or the horned desert viper, native to the deserts of northern Africa and parts of the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant. The Desert Horned Viper is moving sideways, which is absolutely scary! It is usually found in the the Middle East and northern African regions. Oh, and they’re unbelievably toxic, too… so you know, stay far away, far away.
Desert Horned Viper
Red-Bellied Black Snake
Red-bellied black snakes are native to Australia and are a poisonous species. It also consists of myotoxins, coagulants and also has hemolytic and cytotoxic properties with respect to that venom. Bites are rarely life-threatening, but you still need medical care, one that is unfortunately not covered by your health insurance.
Red Bellied Black Snake
Tiger Keelback
The Tiger Keelback can be recognized by its olive-drab green dorsal color pattern with black and bright orange crossbars or spots down the first third of the body from the neck. The abdomen are whitish. The average length is usually 60-100 cm (24-39 inches) and you will find the Tiger Keelback in East and Southeast Asia. Oh, and if you should get a bit, it’s not on your health insurance coverage. It usually grows to 24-39 inches in length, too!
Tiger Keelback
Burrowing Asp
Burrowing Asp is a name which is very scary! It’s even more scary, especially when you hear that it likes to hide underground, usually close to playgrounds for kids. Time to call, just like for health insurance coverage now. Not only because of where it hides, but because more than any other living snake, its poison is injected more deeply.
Burrowing Asp
Coastal Taipan
Oh great, the species of Coastal Taipan is up next. See that sarcasm because one large, highly venomous snake belonging to the family of Elapidae is this snake. Local to coastal regions of northern and eastern Australia as well as the New Guinea Island. According to toxicological research, however, this snake species ranks as the a sixth-most venomous land snake in the world. Yeah, no, thanks, that’s frightening.
Coastal Taipan
Western Brown Snake
Meet the Pseudonaja nuchalis, or Western Brown Snake, which is a highly venomous brown snake species commonly found in Western Australia. Plus, it has a powerful venom filled with neurotoxins, procoagulants, and nephrotoxins. Symptoms such as headache, nausea / vomiting, abdominal pain, severe coagulopathy, and even kidney damage are produced by bites. All of which are generally covered by health insurance.
Western Brown Snake
Rhinoceros Viper
Bitis Nasicornis is a venomous viper genus found in the forests of West and Central Africa. For its striking coloration and prominent nasal “horns.” a large viper noted. No subspecies are currently known. A large species of viper is the Rhinoceros viper, or Bitis nasicornis. They can strike quickly while they are moving slowly. That’s reason enough for me . Oh, and their hiss sounds like a shrieknever to be a snake lover.
Rhinoceros Viper
Caspian Cobra
The Caspian cobra, also called the Central Asian cobra, ladle snake, Oxus cobra, or Russian cobra, is a genus of venomous snake within the Elapidae family. The Caspian cobra, AKA the Central Asian cobra, Oxus cobra, or Russian cobra, is located in Central Asia and puts health insurance coverage out of your mind. Aggressive? Aggressive? Evil-tempered? The most venomous cobra species? Check triple.
Caspian Cobra
Alcatrazes Lancehead
No, this has nothing to do with prison, but this snake could surely be the end of the life of any man. The Alcatrazes Lanceheads, native to the coastal islands surrounding Brazil, are considered to be critically endangered, meaning that they are almost extinct. Whether or not this is a good thing is for you to decide.
Alcatrazes Lancehead
Beaked Sea Snake
The beaked sea snake, or common sea snake, or hook-nosed sea snake, or Valakadyn sea snake has many names (apparently), but you can just call it Val. This slitherer not only seeks his prey in the water, but he also accounts for the vast majority of deadly snake bites that occur in water. Just watch out!
Beaked Sea Snake
Black Desert Cobra
As his friends call him, Black Desert Cobra, and Desert Black Snake, if he wants to collaborate with Sting for a one-hit-wonder, has been terrorizing the Sinai population for thousands of years. Not large at all, a meter at most, to protect itself and attack unsuspecting prey, it successfully hides under the sand.
Black Desert Cobra
Black Banded Sea Krait
The Black Banded Sea Krait, like the majority of us, enjoys warm waters. Swimming in the western Pacific Ocean could give you an opportunity to encounter this snake. Although one of the most venomous sea snakes is this fella, it generally doesn’t bite humans, whew!
Black Banded Sea Krait
Cascabel
My advice is, RUN! When you hear this South American serpent shaking his maracas (shakers, if you will), This one, a part of the larger rattlesnake family, chose to live in the region of Argentina. Usually, the Cascabel lives between 10 and 25 years, but it can cause a bite that can take a person that many years!
Cascabel
Darevsky’s Viper
This creepy creature’s zig-zag shape is not the only dizzying aspect of this snake. A punch (or maybe a bite) that sends the venom into their prey is packed with their foldable fangs. Their venom is stored behind their eyes in glands! It is not surprising that their eyesight is not too good.
Darevsky’s Vipers
Dubois’ Sea Snake
As my mother grew up, she always told us not to delve too deep into the ocean. All those scary monster-like creatures are swimming out there all the way… Or are they? Sea Snake of Dubois just happens to be like shallow waters. Uh oh! Uh oh! They love to come out at dusk and dawn, so should you find yourself in Papa New Guinea, plan your swimming accordingly.
Dubois’ Sea Snake
Horned Viper
Take a look at his face, and you’ll notice two sharp rising horns coming from his eyes, if you want to know how he got his name. Now, now, before you begin to wish that this bad-boy didn’t exist, you need to understand that he’s ecologically important. A significant number of rodent problems are taken care of by this raised-eyebrow viper, meaning fewer mice and rats.
Horned Viper
Indochinese Spitting Cobra
A snake. A spitting snake. A venom-spitting snake. It’s not getting much scarier than that. It is not one of the tamer cobras, although it is one of the thinner cobras out there. This cobra will bite its opponent and chew vigorously until death, literally, if spitting venom isn’t enough.
Indochinese Spitting Cobra
Malayan Pit Viper
One of the most audacious snakes in the world is the Malayan Pit Viper. It inhabits the southeast Asian regions and is known to be very aggressive. It claims that there are more than 700 human attacks a year, many of which kill victims. What’s really strange is that the Malayan Pit Viper usually doesn’t leave the area for hours, even after it attacks.
Malayan Pit Viper
Mojave Rattlesnake
Mexico hosts one of the most venomous snakes in the world. The World Wildlife Foundation reported that it is not endangered by any means. In particular, the Mojave Rattlesnake is very aggressive towards humans, and when it bites, if it doesn’t get medical treatment, it can kill someone in less than an hour.
Mojave Rattlesnake