Snakes are one of the most
extraordinary creatures to be found that have always astonished and scared us. A
lot of people are really scared of this animal but there are also others who
like snakes so much. No doubt they (snakes) seems like a wonderful beauty of
wild nature but they are also dangerous to our lives. The reason is that – a lot of
stories about poisonous snakes or snakes that have eaten large animals, are
often true thus creating this fear most of us feel towards the snakes. There
are different varieties or kinds of snakes and there are also famous snakes
that carries large amount of venom that can surely kill you if there is no
immediate antidote available. Let us take a look at some of the snakes that
truly should be feared of because they are considered to be the most venomous
snakes in the world.
Black Mamba
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| Black Mamba |
The most poisonous one is the
Black Mamba is found throughout many parts of the African continent. The death
rate of poisonous snakes is often measured by the number of people it is
capable to kill with just one bit. They
are also the fastest land snake in the world, capable of reaching speeds of up
to 20km/h. The venom is a fast acting neurotoxin. Its bite delivers about
100–120 mg of venom. The death rate of Black Mamba is astonishing 200 people!
This snake, mostly found in Africa, kills 75 per cent of its victims.
Inland Taipan
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| Inland Taipan |
This snake is actually known
as Fierce Snake and is found in many parts of Australia. . This snake is dark
tan in color that is ranging from a rich dark hue to a brownish light-green.
You really need to stay away from this kind of snake because It has the most
toxic venom of any land snake in the world. The maximum yield recorded for one
bite is 110mg, enough to kill about 100 humans, or 250,000 mice. Despite of its
being so venomous it does not want to get involved in any trouble
Eastern Brown Snake
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| Eastern Brown Snake |
You can see this snake in the
centers of Australia along with major populations. It is fast, aggressive and
has been known to chase aggressors and repeatedly strike at them. The bite of
this snake is very dangerous since it will definitely kill you. The color of
the snake is usually brown and it has various patterns that include speckles
and bands. Be careful with this snake because it is very active during the day.
Blue Krait
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| Blue Krait Snake |
The Malayan or Bungarus or
Blue Krait is one of the most deadly of this species. Found throughout South
East Asia and Indonesia. Kraits hunt and kill other snakes. The snake is
covered in smooth glossy scales that are arranged in bold stripped patterns. The
venom is a neurotoxin, 16 times more potent than that of a Cobra. Death usually
occurs within 6-12 hours of a Krait bite.
Tiger Snake
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| tiger snake |
Tiger snake is one of the
most venomous snakes in the world. You will surely see this kind of snake in
the southern regions of Australia, including coastal islands and Tasmania. This
snake actually has very attractive colors since its bands are just like with
those on a tiger. When this snake is threatened, they will flatten their bodies
and raise their heads above the ground in a classic prestrike stance.
Taipan
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| Taipan |
This snake is also found in Australia
and strong onough to kill almost 12,000 guinea pigs. This snake can actually
grow as long as three meters. There are actually different kinds of taipan and
it definitely comes in different colors. The coastal taipan is pale to dark in
color while Papuan taipan is black of purplish-gray in color.
Vipers
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| Viper Snake |
These snakes are found
throughout most of the world. This is very common venomous snakes that can
surely kill you without any signal. They actually have long, hinged fangs that
permit deep penetration and injection of venom to its target. Each of the two
fangs can really rotate freely. They are also very fast.
Death Adder
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| Death Adder Snake |
Death adders are also known
as acanthophis and one of the most venomous snakes. This snake is common in
Australia, New Guinea and nearby islands. They actually hunt and kill other
snakes. Death adders have unique characteristics that really make them
different from the others. It actually has a viper-like appearance, short and
robust body, triangular shape head and small subocular scales.
Philippine Cobra
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| Philippine Cobra |
You will see lot of this type
of snake in the northern part of the
Philippines. Philippine cobra is a stocky, highly venomous spitting cobra. This
is actually one of the most venomous snakes that you really need to avoid. This
snake will not really grow long since it is only a medium sized snake with a
long baby-back ribs that is capable of expending when threatened, thus forming
a hood.
Rattle Snake
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| Rattle snake |
This snake is found in
America. Rattlesnake is easily identifiable by the tell tale rattle on the end
of its tail. They are a part of the Pit Vipers. Rattle snake bite is always a
potentially fatal injury. Untreated rattlesnake bites are very often fatal.
However, antivenin, when applied in time, reduces the death rate to less than
4%.
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Thus concluding this list i must want to say that you most probably see the above mentioned snakes in the list of top 10 because they are actually very venomous and scared. Be-careful because snakes can bite, and they mostly did, intentionally or un-intentionally.
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