5 Most Venomous Snakes In The World
The most venomous snakes in the world use their hollow fangs to inject venom. That way they can immobilize their prey and defend themselves.
To defend against predators or capture their prey, certain animals use a substance that prevents other beings from moving or attacking.
In this article, we will tell you which snakes are the most venomous out there. Trust me, you wouldn’t want to find one of them!
What are the most venomous snakes?
By poisonous snake we refer to those that inject a liquid toxic substance through their hollow fangs.
The purpose of this liquid is to immobilize your prey or defend yourself. Unlike constrictors, she doesn’t kill her victims by “embracing” them.
The most venomous snakes in the world are grouped into five families. In most cases, there are cures for the substances they inject: a substance called an antidote.
However, when the treatment is not carried out in time or the poison is too powerful, they can even cause the death of a human being. Some of the most venomous snakes out there are:
1. Philippine snake
It’s not only one of the most venomous snakes out there, it’s also one of the scariest! In fact, his appearance and size are frightening, as does his entire family, known as Naja naja, native to Asia.
The Philippine snake (pictured that opens this article) has a very aggressive behavior. It inhabits jungles and open fields and feeds on frogs, birds, lizards and small mammals.
Its poison is deadly and you inject it when you feel threatened. We can see that she is not very “comfortable” when she lifts her head and neck off the ground.
2. Black Mamba
This scaly reptile is the most venomous African snake in existence. It inhabits the center and southeast of the continent. It can measure about four meters and its body is metallic gray or yellowish green. However, it is known as ‘black’ because of the color of the inside of your mouth.
Furthermore, the mamba is very fast: it can run at up to 20 km/h. When she becomes aggressive, she lifts her head and looks directly into the eyes of the one who bothered her.
As for the venom, a bite can inject 100 mg of dendrotoxin, however, only 15 mg are fatal for an adult male.
3. Taipan Snake
In this case, we are facing a snake native to Australia, whose scientific name is Oxyuranus. Its family is composed of three (known) species: coastal, inland and central, according to their location on the continent.
Taipan feeds on small mammals and uses its venom to clot blood and block the arteries and veins of its victims.
Its poison can kill a mouse in a matter of minutes. In people, urgent treatment and several days of intensive care are needed.
4. Russell’s Viper
It is one of the most venomous and, at the same time, most striking snakes there is. Originating in Asia, specifically China, India and Taiwan, it is a leading cause of death from animal bites worldwide.
Symptoms of poisoning after being bitten by this species include inflammation, hemorrhage (blood in the urine), drop in blood pressure, blisters, necrosis, vomiting, kidney failure, and drop in heart rate.
Russell’s viper – named after the Scottish herpetologist who investigated it – is just over three feet tall and thinner than other vipers. In addition, its scales are irregular and of contrasting colors, in brown, orange and gray tones.
5. Real snake
This snake, which lives in Southeast Asia, is the most venomous in the region. Some specimens measure more than five meters and their body is brown or olive, with eyes in bronze tones.
It feeds on other snakes, has daytime habits and its venom is very toxic, as it is composed of very powerful neurotoxins.
When bitten, the victim experiences damage to the central nervous system, followed by blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, paralysis and cardiovascular collapse. Also, death is caused by respiratory failure.
