9 Deadliest Venomous Snakes Worldwide

Zee Media Bureau
Mar 05, 2024

Saw-scaled Viper

Although small, the Saw-scaled Viper is highly dangerous, with venom that can cause systemic bleeding and mortality in a significant number of cases.

Russell's Viper

Known for causing the most snakebite incidents and deaths among all venomous snakes, its venom can lead to pain, swelling, and fatal coagulopathy.

King Cobra

The world's longest venomous snake, the King Cobra's venom is not the most potent, but the volume it delivers in a single bite can kill an elephant.

Philippine Cobra

Its venom is one of the most deadly among cobras, capable of causing respiratory paralysis and death within minutes.

Tiger Snake

Native to Australia, the Tiger Snake's venom contains neurotoxins, coagulants, and myotoxins, making it deadly to untreated victims.

Black Mamba

Feared for its speed and aggression, the Black Mamba's venom can cause collapse in humans within 45 minutes, with fatality occurring within 7 to 15 hours without antivenom.

Blue Krait

The Blue Krait possesses venom that is 16 times more potent than that of a Cobra, leading to muscle paralysis and respiratory failure.

Eastern Brown Snake

Known for its aggressiveness when provoked, the Eastern Brown Snake's venom is highly toxic and can cause fatal envenomations.

Inland Taipan

Often cited as the world's most venomous snake, the Inland Taipan's venom is potent enough to kill over 100 adult humans with a single bite.

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