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TOP 10 MOST VENOMOUS SNAKES »
Top 10 most venomous snakes rated by the LoveToKnow
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Australian Brown Snake
The Australian brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis), is located
throughout Australia, including areas on the coast that are heavily
populated. This snake is responsible for many Australian snake bite
fatalities. This snake hunts during the day, but is not aggressive. Unless
threatened, it usually ignores humans. The venom of a brown snake can cause
a quick death if not treated promptly. Some have died in as little as a
couple of hours. The site also offers a list of
other dangerous animals in Australia, including the tiger snake,
jellyfish and great white sharks. |
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Black Mamba
The black mamba is also known scientifically as Dendroaspis polyepsis.
Even though the name might make you think this snake is black, it is
actually brown. The name comes from the black on the inside of the snake's
mouth. It isn't likely you'll find a black mamba in your back yard. They
reside in southern and eastern parts of Africa in both rocky hills and on
savannahs. While not aggressive, they will strike and inject poison when
threatened. They have been known to strike not once but multiple times.
Death occurs in about 20 minutes. There is an antivenom, but it is not
readily available in all areas. |
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Common Indian Krait
This snake, known as the Bungarus caeruleus, is found in India. The
snake is a deep blue-black or sometimes a blue-gray. The snake is found both
in the jungles and also in fields and other areas of India. This snake is
nocturnal and only bites at night unless disturbed during daytime hours. The
common krait's venom works a bit more slowly than some other snakes with the
symptom of muscle paralysis. Death from the venom usually happens about six
to eight hours after the snake bites, so there is time to make it to the
hospital. The common krait is one of the
Big Four snakes considered as venomous in India. |
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Eastern Tiger
The eastern tiger (Notechis scutatus) hails from the southern
and eastern part of Australia and in Tasmania. It can grow to about three
and a half feet long and has varying colors, but stripes resembling a tiger.
The snakes are not considered aggressive. They have been known to strike
without actually biting as a warning to stay away. Repeatedly antagonizing
the snake will result in a bite, as with most snakes. They tend to like the
coasts and live near water. If not treated, about sixty percent of bite
victims die. There is antivenom available. This site also offers information
on how to keep a captive snake, such as an eastern tiger snake or a
viper. |
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Inland Taipan
The inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) is also known as one
of the most venomous snakes in the world. The taipan is located in
Australia. Scientists believe that the venom of the taipan is the deadliest
of any poisonous snake. Even though it is the most venomous snake, it is not
considered the most dangerous because it flees from danger. It will only
bite if highly provoked and cornered, which most sane people avoid. You can
learn about many
other snakes, as well as lizards and various reptiles on this site. |
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King Cobra
The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is brown, green or an olive color
with bands of black. The king cobra is considered an intelligent snake and
is not prone to attacking humans or other snakes that might bite it back.
This snake is mainly found in Thailand, Phillipines, Southern China,
Southern India and parts of Malaysia. The snakes can be found deep in the
jungle or in overgrown fields. This is one of the bigger most venomous
snakes, measuring in at about 18 feet or so. You may also want to read about
the largest US snake, the
diamondback rattlesnake. |
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Pit Viper
The subfamily of vipers is called Crotalinae and covers pit vipers as
well. A pit viper is a snake with a pit organ that helps the snake to sense
warm-blooded organisms. They are found in many terrains, including the
vastly different rain forest and desert. They are found in Asia and North
and South America. Snakes that fit this description include rattlesnakes.
Most pit vipers tend to be nocturnal, preferring to hunt at night and sleep
during the day. They are not typically overly aggressive with humans unless
provoked. There is readily available antivenom for most pit viper bites. |
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Philippine Cobra
There are many different varieties of cobra. The Philippine cobra is one of
the deadliest. This snake is brown and is pretty small as far as cobras go,
measuring in at about 100 centimeters. This cobra is found on the Philippine
islands and neighboring lands. These are the cobras that most snake charmers
use. They flare hoods when provoked as a warning that they are about to
strike. They are found in fields, jungles and even where humans live. It is
one of the Philippines' most deadly snakes. You may also want to check out the
systematic page, which updates snake toxicity and other research
regularly. |
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Russell's Viper
Vipera russellii is a type of snake found in Sri Lanka, India, China
(southern), Malaysia, Sumatra, Bornea and Java. The snake has a lighter
brown body with darker brown splotches surrounded by yellow. You'll also
find a list of poisonous snakes in America, from
cottonmouths to the
eyelash pit viper. Out of all the venomous snakes, this one is
responsible for the most human deaths. The snake is fast, so it is hard to
escape once it decides to strike you. |
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Sea Snake
Although sea snakes avoid people whenever possible, all 55 species are
venomous. People would be wise to avoid these snakes as well. Although these
snakes are small, symptoms felt after a bite include stiffness, aches and
muscle spasms in the jaw area, blurred vision, paralysis and drowsiness.
Their venom is some of the most potent out of snake species. You'll also
find information on coral snakes and
rattlesnakes. The sea snake is typically located in Australia's northern
waters. Symptoms begin to appear about twenty minutes after being bitten by
a sea snake. |
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