On name alone the death adder qualifies for a place on our list. However, the name actually started out as “deaf adders” as in the old days it was believed they couldn’t hear. The reason for this misconception was that unlike other snakes, which tend to slither away when a human approaches, the death adder doesn’t. This is because they are ambush hunters which lay in wait for their prey and so are less inclined to move.
Regardless of where the name comes from though, these are a very dangerous snake indeed. Their venom is some of the most powerful on earth and contains neurotoxins capable of causing paralysis of the respiratory system and death. As well as being armed with such lethal venom the death adder is just about the fastest striking snake you’ll find anywhere.
The antivenin is highly successful in treating a Death Adder bite. This snake has the most rapid strike in the world and can go from sitting to strike and back again in 0.13 of a second.
Viper
This viper is usually found in the Far East and Middle East, and generally comes out after dark. The main danger with this creature is that the venom is so slow-acting that a victim may make the mistake of waiting too long to seek treatment. Treatment can prevent death in the majority of cases, but without it, death will result slowly and painfully over the course of two to four weeks.
Rattle snake
You don’t want to offend this snake. The snake will try to warn you first by rattling its tail which is a clear sign that everyone should heed. If the Pacific rattlesnake goes on the offensive then all you will be able to see are its fangs getting deep into your skin with a dazzling speed of 2.5 meters per second (8.2 ft/sec.). If you decide to outrun this versatile creature, this rattlesnake can pursue you with vigor with an impressive speed of 12 kilometers an hour (7.5 mph). Pacific Rattlesnake venom is primarily hemorrhagic (having an effect on the blood) but some subspecies of rattlesnakes contain neurotoxins also.
Toxicity of the Pacific Rattlesnake venom is more potent than some of the larger species such as the western diamondback. This together with the high petulance of some individuals makes Pacific Rattlesnake quite the dangerous snake.
Inland taipan
The Taipan is one of the most poisonous snakes in Australia. Don’t try to test their temper because it’s very short. Even causing a disturbance just a few yards away from them can ignite their lightning fast striking ability. If it happens to bite your foot or any part of your body then your chances to see the next morning are extremely low.
At location of the the snakebite, Taipan snake venom causes usually minor local effects such as mild swelling and bruising. However, this venomous snake contains some potent neurotoxins (toxins in venom that causes muscle weakness or paralysis) and procoagulants (toxins in venom that causes consumption of the fibrinogen; with non-clottable blood, putting victims at risk of major bleeding).
Black mamba
This snake is usually in Africa.
a single bite contains enough venom to kill ten(10) people. it travels as fast as 20km/hr,
It can outrun humans.,which makes it the fastest snake on the planet.
The venom, like many other poisonous snakes is a rapid action neurotoxin that has an LD50. It’s capable of delivering an average of 125 mg of venom and up to 400 mg. The victim of a Black Mamba bite will start to feel a tingle all over the body. Vision problem will develop and the mind becomes very confused. You may begin foaming at the most and be unable to control your muscles. Rapid death causing symptoms will set in quickly and medical attention is needed right away. Shock will set in and all of the body’s systems will begin to shut down. Paralysis or a heart attack will occur and eventually you fall into a coma and death. If antivenin is not administered, it is almost 100% guaranteed that death will occur. A victim can even die as quickly as 15 minutes if the bite went straight into the veins.
Tiger snake
The neurotoxic venom in the Tiger Snake is extremely potent. This snake which makes Australia home can cause death within 30 minutes of it’s bite. Before an antivenin was found, a Tiger Snake bite had a fatality rate of up to 70%. Symptoms such as pain in the feet or the neck along with sweating are the first things a victim experiences. It becomes hard to breathe and eventually paralysis sets in. A Tiger Snake is non-aggressive so if you leave it alone and don’t accidentally corner it, it will usually leave in peace. If a Tiger Snake should strike, it rarely misses.
Indian Krait
A snake found in South East Asia and Indonesia, the Blue Krait is the top poisonous snake of it’s species. Even when antivenin is utilized, half of the bites from a Blue Krait cause death. Blue Krait are considered to be cannibals as they are prone to hunting other snakes and even their own species.
The blue krait snake is not as well known as some of its popular counterparts but it is so deadly that its venom is 16 times more potent than that of the cobra!
Krait bites are said to be largely painless. Unfortunately this means people sometimes do not realise they have been bitten or do not take a bite seriously. There is also often a significant delay before any symptoms occur, such as facial paralysis and stomach cramps an hour or two after.
As kraits are nocturnal hunters there have been many cases where people have been bitten in their sleep. Often these people have not realised and some have died without ever waking up.
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