10 Most venomous snakes on Earth
10 Most venomous snakes on Earth Deadly snakes Deadly and elusive, these snakes possess venom powerful enough to kill in minutes. From the oceans to deserts, here are the 10 most venomous snakes on Earth ranked by toxicity, danger to humans, and sheer lethality. 1. Inland Taipan (Fierce Snake) Native to Australia, it’s the most venomous snake in the world. Just one bite contains enough neurotoxins to kill over 100 people, yet it’s rarely encountered due to its reclusive nature. 2. Eastern Brown Snake Responsible for most snakebite deaths in Australia, its venom attacks the nervous system and blood. It’s aggressive, fast, and often found near human dwellings. 3. Coastal Taipan Another Australian native, the coastal taipan, has lightning-fast strikes and highly neurotoxic venom. Without immediate treatment, its bite is often fatal. 4. Black Mamba Africa’s deadliest snake, the black mamba, is fast, aggressive, and delivers a cocktail of neurotoxins. Without antivenom, death can occur within 20 minutes. 5. Tiger Snake Common in southern Australia, the tiger snake’s venom can cause paralysis and death. Its distinctive banded pattern and aggressive behavior make it feared. 6. Belcher’s Sea Snake Found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, this sea snake has venom 100 times more toxic than a cobra’s. Fortunately, it rarely bites humans. 7. Boomslang A rear-fanged snake from Africa, its venom causes internal bleeding and organ failure. Symptoms may appear slowly, but untreated bites are often fatal. 8. Many-Banded Krait Native to Southeast Asia, it has highly potent venom that can paralyse muscles and stop breathing. It usually bites at night while people sleep. 9. Philippine Cobra This spitting cobra has venom that attacks the respiratory system. It can project venom up to three meters and is extremely accurate. 10. Fer-de-Lance Found in Central and South America, this pit viper delivers hemotoxic venom that destroys tissue. It’s responsible for most fatal bites in its range. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/l...
