The most terrible snakes. The most dangerous snakes in the world

Today there are more than 3,000 species of snakes in the world. However, the most frightening fact is that almost a quarter of them are poisonous. If you are going on vacation, make sure that the tropical paradise you have chosen is not the habitat of one of the heroines of our rating of the most dangerous snakes in the world.

It is quite difficult to single out the most dangerous snake - a date with any of these poisonous reptiles is unlikely to leave pleasant memories. Contrary to popular belief, a snakebite is quite easy to provoke. Even a person who accidentally touches a twig on the ground, which then catches this reptile, can bring danger to himself. Therefore, be extremely careful when walking in the steppes or any other unfamiliar areas.

Now we will tell you about the most dangerous snakes, which are most undesirable to meet, and whose bite is the worst thing imaginable.

Fierce Snake or Taipan

It’s not for nothing that we named this species first in the top most dangerous snakes. According to scientific data, this is the most poisonous snake in the world. It secretes such a toxic poison that 100 adults can die from its bite. The same dose can kill 250 thousand mice, for example. The length of its teeth reaches 1.3 cm. The average dose of poison released is slightly more than 40 mg, but facts up to 100 mg have been recorded. Since the power of the venom is so great, this snake is something everyone should fear. It is 180 times more poisonous than cobra, and 10 times more poisonous than rattlesnake.

Before the introduction of the antidote, deaths from Taipan bites accounted for 90% of cases - it occurred within 45 minutes. Fortunately, today with timely help you can avoid death, but the period will still be very painful.

Reptiles of this species live in the dry plains and fields of Australia. This is mainly East Queensland and the northern neighboring states.

Malayan blue krait

This type of snake itself is very aggressive. They hunt their own kind and can even kill another snake from the krait family. These snakes lead night image life, therefore it is at this time that they become the most dangerous. The toxicity of their venom is 16 times greater than that of cobras.

The bite of a krait causes convulsions and paralysis quickly develops. Literally 6-12 hours after this, death can occur. Before the introduction of an antidote, almost 85% of cases were fatal. Although today, even with the administration of serum and medical care, the probability of recovery is 1:2. This is a very small and frightening indicator.

Most often, this member of the top most dangerous snakes can be found in and South-East Asia. They are quite common there, so be careful in any of the countries in these regions.

Black Mamba

The description of this type of snake is simply terrifying. First of all, what is striking is that this is the fastest snake in the world (it can move at speeds of up to 20 km/h). In addition, they are unusually cruel and aggressive - in one attack the Black Mamba can inflict up to 12 bites.

These extremely dangerous snakes strike with extraordinary accuracy. Their venom is a fast-acting neurotoxin, so it quickly produces visible symptoms. Not only is there pain at the bite sites, but convulsions may also begin, confusion may occur, tingling in the mouth and even foam from it. If you do not provide timely medical assistance, other less pleasant symptoms will be added (nausea, vomiting, possibly even coma). Without the administration of serum with antidote, almost 100% of cases are fatal, occurring within 20-30 minutes.

Black Mambas are common in African continent: This mainly covers the regions from Ethiopia to South West Africa, and also from Somalia to Senegal.

Mulga or Brown King

These snakes have a characteristic brown color and also have a length of up to 3 m. The most interesting thing is that these snakes are poisonous even when they are immature. The Mulga has become famous for its unpredictable nature, as it has been known to stalk its prey for long hours. Although, despite its aggressiveness, this type of snake does not always spray venom. Sometimes they may just attack and not bite.

In one bite, this type of snake can release up to 150 mg of poison, which is a lethal dose for humans. The proportion of deaths is quite high, so it is imperative to seek medical help.

Mulga lives in Australia, in almost all its states. An exception may be Tasmania and Victoria. Deserts, pastures, light forests are the main areas where you can find this one of the most dangerous snakes in the world. However, it is known that it is better to freeze and not move - their reaction mainly occurs to movements.

Green rattlesnake

The “rattlers” themselves already have a bad reputation. However, this snake is the most dangerous among them. The main reasons for her terrifying image are that she is excellent at camouflage and, above all, she can climb trees. Rattlesnakes are usually not very long, but the characteristic sound they make immediately scares away possible aggressors. However, the Green Rattlesnake can be more than 1 m long. Its venom is deadly to humans - its main destructive force is that it thins the blood.

These reptiles are found on the northern Pacific coast of America. In the USA it is considered the most aggressive and poisonous snake. It has also been spotted in Canada (British Columbia), as well as in the northwestern regions.

Be especially careful when going on a trip where you could potentially encounter any of the top most dangerous snakes. Read in advance the rules on how to behave when meeting a snake - this will add confidence on your trip.

We present to you the top 10 the most poisonous snakes on the planet. Snakes can be found anywhere from the forests and steppes of Russia to the Australian deserts and African tropics. According to statistics, snake bites cause about 125 thousand deaths per year worldwide.

Good news: chances of dying from snake bite are miniscule compared to the risk of death from cancer, heart disease, or car accident. The bad news: being bitten by a snake is a very painful way to die. Those lucky enough to survive described various horrific symptoms, such as the inability to breathe normally, numbness in their limbs and failure of various organs. And although doctors have developed many antidotes, the cure still needs to be obtained. However, even the most poisonous snake in the world does not sleep at all and sees how to bite a person. Usually these creatures want to be left alone. And it is better to fulfill this desire if you value your life.

10. Kaisaka, also known as labaria (Bothrops atrox) – lethal dose of poison 50 mg

Due to the yellow color of the chin, this representative of the pit viper family is also called the “yellow beard.” Kaisaka is an aggressive creature that often crawls into human habitation. Found in Central America and tropical South America. The venom of this snake acts very quickly and is fatal within a few minutes. Workers in coffee and banana plantations often become victims of labaria.

9. Black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) – 10-15 mg

The snake, sometimes called the "black mouth", also known as the black mamba, inhabits the savannas and woodlands of tropical Africa and can often be found near termite mounds. The body color varies from gray to dark brown, and the reptile's name comes from the black mouth cavity, this can be seen in the photo of the attacking mamba. The black mamba is a fast snake that has an extremely powerful venom containing a toxic mixture of neurotoxin and cardiotoxin. It kills most victims, including humans, within 20 minutes. Despite its aggressive reputation, the mamba does not rush at a person first and attacks only when it is cornered or taken by surprise. And mamba is the most long view poisonous snake in Africa and the second longest in the world.

8. Boomslang (Dispholidus typus) – lethal dose 10-12 mg

The most beautiful snake from the colubrid family lives in Sub-Saharan Africa and hunts by expanding the front part of its body. Usually it hangs motionless on a tree or bush, imitating a branch with its shape. For this reason, it was called a “tree snake” by the Dutch settlers (boom - tree, slang - snake). Boomslang injects poison when chewing its victim, because its teeth are located almost in the middle of its mouth, and not at its beginning, like other representatives of the rating of the most poisonous snakes in the world. Its venom is dominated not by a neurotoxin, but by a hemotoxin, which causes the destruction of red blood cells. Boomslang is a very shy snake and thanks to its good eyesight is able to promptly avoid meeting a person. However, if you grab it, the bite is inevitable. This is how the famous herpentologist and zoologist Carl Paterson Schmidt died from a boomslang in 1957.

7. King Cobra (Ophiophagus Hannah) – 7 mg

It is the longest venomous snake on Earth. Most individuals reach 3-4 meters in length, and there are also 5.6-meter giants. The queen snake's venom is so dangerous that it can kill an elephant in just a few hours. For a person, 15 minutes is enough. Fortunately for humans, the cobra prefers not to waste its main weapon and does not bite without warning. She can bite “idly”, without injecting poison or releasing a minimal amount of it.

The king cobra lives in tropical forests South and Southeast Asia, and prefers to hunt rat snakes. She does not disdain poisonous “colleagues”.

6. Taipan (Oxyuranus) – 5 mg

In sixth place on the snake hit parade is the most dangerous snake in Australia and one of the most poisonous creatures on Earth. If you've ever heard the expression “be careful, you're dealing with a sensitive, excitable little bastard,” it perfectly describes the taipan. Any movement near this nervous reptile will most likely provoke an attack. The taipan's venom contains a neurotoxin that works by paralyzing the victim's muscles, which in turn stops breathing. Without an antidote, a taipan bite always ends in death. The person who has been bitten has approximately 30 minutes to get to the hospital.

5. Sandy epha (Echis carinatus) – 5 mg

About 5 mg of poison is enough to kill a person. This is perhaps the most dangerous and deadly snake on our list, as scientists believe that the sand epha has killed more people than other species of snakes combined. The poisonous reptile is so mobile and aggressive that it bites several times. Ephs are not afraid of people; they often crawl into homes, basements and utility rooms in search of food. Those who survive an epha attack may develop kidney problems due to blood coagulation defects.

4. Harlequin adder (Micrurus fulvius) – 4 mg

Mother Nature's brightly colored snake is found in the southeastern United States and northeastern Mexico. It is the only snake in North America that lays eggs rather than giving birth to young. This poisonous beauty prefers not to attack people, but if he really has to, he attacks with lightning speed and without help, the death of the victim occurs within 20 hours. Therefore, it is better to admire him on video and never meet him in life.

3. Indian krait (Bungarus caeruleus) – 2.5 mg

These small reptiles and their relative, the ribbon krait (Bungarus multicinctus), are responsible for the deaths of thousands of people every year across South Asia. In their range from Pakistan to India and Sri Lanka, kraits often crawl into homes to hunt rodents and often bite people while they sleep. The bite of this snake causes paralysis of the facial muscles and sometimes the entire body. Death from respiratory failure can occur within 1 to 6 hours if antivenom is not administered.

2. Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) – fatal dose 1.5 mg

It lives on the southern edge of Australia and nearby islands in the region. When this fierce, venomous predator prepares to strike, it bends its head and neck in the manner of Asian and African cobras. Tiger snakes are very aggressive and kill more people in Australia than any other snake on this continent.

1. Enhydrina schistosa – 1.5 mg

Although the question is which snake is the most poisonous is controversial, enhydrina is often considered to be the deadliest of all.

This reptile is known not only to be extremely poisonous, but also very aggressive. This species of sea snake is responsible for more than 50% of all sea snake attacks on humans and is responsible for about 90% of all deaths caused by sea snake bites.

Most sea snakes are poisonous, so if you see one in the water, swim away!

Fortunately, none of the top 10 most poisonous snakes are found in the Russian Federation. The most poisonous snake in Russia is the Viper, which is also one of the most common. The guaranteed toxic dose is 40-50 mg. The number of deaths is so small that scientists have not yet been able to determine a more accurate dosage.

Greetings, dear readers of the site “I and the World”! Many of you know the danger snakes pose. But it turns out that there are people who are not fully aware of this danger and keep poisonous reptiles in their homes. We will tell you in today’s article how right they are or not. You will find out which are the most poisonous snakes on the planet, we will present a photo with a description of these reptiles, you will learn how to behave in the habitats of such specimens in order to return from a trip, as they say, alive and healthy.

So, the top 10 opens with the Rattlesnake of North America

Why rattling? It got its name from its thickening that resembles a rattle. And when he wants to scare someone away, he begins to rattle this rattle, warning of his approach. If you meet her, try to pass by as quickly as possible, because, sensing danger in you, she will not stand on ceremony. She is able to reach you at a distance of 2/3 of her body length.
Young snakes attack more often, but adults attack less often. Probably because they don’t want to waste their poison, which damages tissues and destroys internal organs, and the victim's blood stops clotting. If help comes on time, there will be no death in 4% of cases. Yes, very encouraging information!

9th place – Spiketail, which lives in Australia and New Guinea

Spinytails ambush other snakes and even their own relatives. The throw speed reaches 13 seconds. Having bitten the victim, the individual injects up to 100 mg of poison, causing respiratory arrest and death, after about 6 hours.

It is clear who can defeat her in battle, it is another Spiketail, stronger and more agile. A timely administered antidote works perfectly and alleviates the condition of the victim, and this, of course, pleases.

8th place, lives in South and Southeast Asia

The king cobra is the largest of the most dangerous on earth. Large, beautiful, with a black shiny color, it is called royal. There is an unpleasant scientific fact: scientists conducted a dangerous experiment, and although there were casualties, they managed to prove that one cobra is capable of killing 23 people and one elephant weighing one ton at a time. Can you imagine what lethal dose in one portion of poison king cobra?

Sandy efa is in seventh place

This is a type of viper that lives in Central Asia, India and China. Efa hunts at night and is especially active after rain. If Efa bites, then the pressure decreases and the heart rate slows down. Tissue death occurs not only at the site of the bite. If Efa bites at night, a sleepy person will not understand why the bite site ache and where such symptoms come from. This condition can last up to 4 weeks and if no antidote is administered, death occurs from suffocation or cardiac arrest.

6th place is rightfully occupied by the Swamp or Chain Viper

Known as Russell's viper. Arthur Conan Doyle wrote well about her habits in his story “The Speckled Band.” This land snake is indeed very dangerous. This type of viper lives in many places in India, Bangladesh, Thailand, is found in Cambodia, etc.

Long, up to 1.60 meters, with a motley pattern, it is very similar to beautiful ribbon gliding among the sands. It crawls out to hunt at dusk, so it is difficult to notice. One dose of poison reaches 260 mg, but only 60-70 mg is enough for a person. After a bite, blood oozes all over the body and death occurs within 2 weeks. The antidote was developed by Indians and is quite effective.

In fifth place is the Black Mamba

It is no coincidence that Mamba is in the top five of the rating. Black Mamba so aggressive that it attacks without warning both day and night. It lives in Africa and is so black that even its teeth are the color of night. And it crawls at the speed of a fast running person - up to 20 km/h. It can bite several times in a row and each injection of venom kills up to 25 people. The victim begins to experience double vision, speech becomes confused, consciousness becomes cloudy, foam appears at the mouth and convulsions appear. If you do not help in time, coma occurs, and then death within half an hour.

4th place – Tiger snake

This individual lives in Australia, and is named so due to its color. The tiger snake is quite cunning. Seeing a person in the distance, she will not crawl into a secluded place, but will wait for her victim to be sure to bite, even if she is not in danger. Attacks instantly and does not miss. This is such a snake essence! The bitten area tingles, the person begins to sweat heavily, and soon begins to choke. The bite is fatal, and no antidote has yet been invented.

In third place is the Ribbon Krayt

These beautiful views with bright colors are found only in southern India and China. He loves to be in the water and does not go out onto land just for the sake of hunting. He never sleeps at night, and if you like night fishing or want to swim in the middle of the night, be prepared to meet Krayt. She will not feel sorry for anyone, and even any small snake is ready to attack and bite if you touch her cubs. Like this caring mommy! One Krayt is capable of killing several dozen people at once.

2nd place – Brown King

Where do these scary crawling kings live? Like many poisonous individuals, it lives in Australia. The venom of even immature baby snakes kills a person almost immediately. While calmly basking in the sun, she can become aggressive at any moment. She has a very interesting character, if you can talk about a snake. The brown king pursues the offender for a long time, constantly biting his legs, but does not inject poison, as if mocking him. Usually reacts to movement, so if you see a Brown Snake, freeze and wait for it to crawl past.

And in first place you see the Australian Taipan

The Taipan snake is considered the most cruel of the venomous snakes. Wikipedia believes that it is too cruel to humans, it attacks first and can kill up to 100 people at a time. The poison blocks the veins and arteries with blood clots and blood naturally stops flowing to the heart. The victim dies in one and a half seconds. And the antidote simply won’t have time to work. If you see her while traveling, run like hell and forget about the photos of this “beauty.”

We presented the ten most dangerous snakes in the world. Many poisonous reptiles live in the desert. Dangerous individuals are also found in Russia: Rattlesnake, Efa, various vipers. Look at the pictures, try to remember them by sight, and do not show aggression when meeting them. But you better be in dangerous places with a guide who knows how to do the right thing.

Our cute animals and smaller brothers are snakes... They are also beautiful, smart, good, if they do not touch a person. There are a huge number of poisonous snakes in nature, which it is better not to meet on your way. They can bite, sting and even kill. Today the site offers the top 10 most dangerous snakes in the world, from which you need to run while you can.

Top 10 most dangerous snakes

1. Taipan or the most cruel snake

The taipan opens the list of the most dangerous snakes in the world. This individual is too terrible for humans, regardless of size and age. The snake will always attack first, it destroys brain cells, it kills over 100 people at once in a matter of seconds. Her strength can be envied, and her poison is better not to dream about. One bite allows the snake to get rid of a person or other victim that it did not like in 1.3 seconds.

If you meet such a beauty in Australia, run while you have time. It’s better to leave photographs and videos for another time; now we should do the rescue own life. The length of the snake can reach several meters, and the compression force of the flesh is so high that the bones will not even crack.

2. Tiger snake

This "viper" is much more dangerous than you thought. No, it can only be called a viper because it is poisonous. The tiger snake will never wait for danger to come to it. She can protect herself from animals and people. If a person is visible on the horizon, she will wait for him. No, this is not for fun, this is just how the snake essence is. The reptile will bite your leg or arm so that the poison penetrates faster through the blood. The human body is instantly paralyzed, and the snake wins the fight.

If you think that the emergency hospital will come to your aid, you are mistaken. There is no medicine yet that could remove snake venom from a person. The tiger coloring indicates snake hunting - the reptile is capable of attacking just as it sometimes seems. If you do not leave the scene of the attack in time, the bite and throw will occur again until several individuals appear on your path at once. Then you can only pray.

3. Philippine cobra

The Philippine cobra reveals the top three most dangerous snakes in the world. An adult can kill a person from a distance of 3 meters. The reptile cannot do without spitting, because its color is often confused with logs and earth. Unwittingly, people step on it, but this is how nature intended it - a snake can warn about itself, saving its life. Spitting venom will tell you that the cobra is nearby and should not be trampled under foot. But if it hits, the warning will be useless - dead man He won’t understand anything from this life lesson.

4. Tape edge

The ribbon krait is also among the top most venomous snakes. It belongs to the species Aspidae. This snake is found only in China and India, and then only in the south. Tropical terrain is the ideal habitat for an adder of this size. The ribbon snake loves water, and never leaves it just like that. Moreover, she does not sleep at night, but hunts to feed herself and her family. Small snakes are not poisonous, but if you harm them, be prepared to meet an adult, as it is always nearby with its offspring.

One snake can kill several dozen people at once, but in India they are not afraid of it. There they called her the shy snake because her head is always hidden under her tail. Probably, the light prevents her from being in plain sight, and maybe she is really embarrassed by human eyes. Indians walk past her, jump, run - she does not react unless you make fun of her children. Such a caring mother.

5. King Cobra

This is the most close-up view one of the most dangerous snakes. One individual, even if not an adult, can kill several people. Scientists conducted experiments, but not without casualties. One portion of the venom that the snake secretes is enough to kill in an instant 23 people and one adult old elephant, whose weight exceeds a ton. It would seem that the man is much smaller, and the elephant is simply huge in comparison. However, the snake's venom kills an elephant faster than one adult man, for example.

6. Efa

The Efa snake is a common sight in hot countries and jungles. But if you disturb her, you can become a big prey. She will not eat a person, but she will bite so much that there will be several hours left to save her. In the best case, the person will be cured, in the worst, his health will be undermined, and then he will say goodbye to life. Painful bites and a poisonous sting do their job. Efa's length does not exceed one meter, but this does not stop her from attacking people.

7. Common viper

This type of snake can be found in almost all countries of the world - Europe, USA, Asia, etc. Full-fledged especially, who are already ready for reproductive actions, they give birth to offspring. The length of the snake reaches 70 cm, but usually its “height” does not exceed 67 cm. Adult snake is toxic and poisonous bite, which does not kill a person, but leaves him crippled for life. But we don’t think it’s necessary to tempt fate and check.

8. Rattlesnake

Pit snakes have a strong and fast-acting poison. Rattlers or rattlers are the names of these most dangerous snakes. The animal will never attack first, but when it senses danger, it begins to rattle its tail, hence the name. You can simply walk by, and if the snake perceives you as a threat, be prepared to flee. The rattlesnake will not stand on ceremony and hesitate.

9. Black Mamba

Without declaring war, this most dangerous snake in the world attacks at any time of the day. The name speaks for itself - it lives in Africa. This is probably why she was called that, or maybe, on the contrary, the color was obtained for camouflage and similarity with “our own”. The mouth and teeth are also black, but have two white dots - holes for poison. The length of snakes reaches 3 meters.

10. Reticulated Brown Snake

This beauty completes the top 10 most dangerous snakes in the world. It is capable of killing several people at once - the snake has toxic poison, and the species of this animal ranks third in the degree of toxicity of the poison. These adders can watch their prey for a long time, frightening them with their presence. But if she doesn't like you, she will attack first without asking permission.

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The most poisonous snake in the world is the taipan. But there are other snakes that are no less dangerous.

Top 7 most dangerous snakes in the world

There are more than 3 thousand species of snakes on our planet, about 750 species of which are poisonous, but only the second part of them can kill a person.

Many of them are afraid of people and avoid meeting them. The list of the most dangerous snakes in the world includes:

• Black Mamba;
• Taipan;
• Fierce snake;
• Tiger snake;
• Malay Krait;
• Mulga;
• Egyptian cobra.

Many of the poisonous snakes are several times more dangerous than the cobra we know.

Black Mamba

The snake got its name thanks to its black mouth, and it itself is most often dark olive in color. It lives in Africa, where it is one of the most poisonous. The length of the Mamba reaches up to 2.7 meters; there are specimens up to 5 meters. The bite of such a snake kills a person in 20-30 minutes.

black mamba photo

It is interesting that this species bites not just once, but several times. She is able to bite up to 12 times in a row. The amount of poison she releases at one time can kill 25 people. The Black Mamba is one of the most fast snakes in the world, it can reach speeds of up to 20 km/h on level ground.

Taipan

This snake is dangerous not only for its neurotoxic venom, but also for its aggressive behavior. After the invention of the antidote, only 40% of those bitten survive. Its venom causes the blood to clot and clog veins and arteries. With this effect of the poison, death occurs within 12 hours, but not earlier than 4 hours after the bite.

taipan photo

Taipan sprays 44 mg at a time toxic substance. It grows up to 2.5 meters in length, color: red with iridescent tints. Lives in northern Australia and New Guinea. Feeds on small mammals. Counts distant relative Black Mamba.

Fierce snake

Such a snake is very rare, as it is very afraid of people. There were no deaths from the venom of this snake, but it was 50 times stronger than poison Cobras. At one time, the Cruel One can bestow 100 mg of poison on a target, enough to kill 100 people. It takes effect within 45 minutes and is fatal.

cruel snake photo

Distributed in Central Australia. Lives in places with dry plains and fields. The length of the snake is 1.5 - 1.9 m, the color is light yellow with a brown pattern. Belongs to the genus Taipans.

Tiger snake

It is especially dangerous during the molting or mating season. In normal times, she will avoid meeting people. But if someone does find it, she will for a long time warn about yourself. It grows up to 2 meters in length. The amount of poison injected is enough to kill 400 people.

tiger snake photo

The color most often matches the color of its surroundings. It lives in the south and east of Australia, also in New Guinea and on the island of Tasmania. It lives in forests and also in open fields. It feeds on frogs and mice.

Malay Krait

Krayt has one of the most toxic poisons. One bite can kill up to 45 people. About 10 thousand people suffer from this snake every year. The snake waits for the victim to come as close as possible and attacks. Its bite leaves no marks and is practically painless.

malayan krait photo

Only 50% of those bitten survive. Death can occur within 20 minutes. Up to 2.5 meters long. They are active mainly at night. Often found in Indonesia and southeast Asia.

Mulga Mulga or Brown King

One of the most poisonous snakes. She does not show aggression, but any movement in her direction can be assessed as a threat. There have been cases when a snake chased an offender or prey. She usually bites more than once, and does not always spray poison.