Mar 19, 2024, 10:32 AM IST

9 deadliest snakes of the world

Pravrajya Suruchi

Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis): Inhabiting rocky savannas, this African serpent strikes fear with its deadly venom and fondness for termite mounds.

Okinawa Habu (Trimeresurus flavoviridis): Known as the "yellow chin," this Latin American snake, though mildly dangerous, can be aggressive, often intruding into human habitats in the Ryukyu Islands.

Boomslang (Dispholidus typus): Found in Africa, this stealthy hunter mimics a branch while poised on trees, posing a grave threat with its potent venom.

Eastern Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus): Hailing from Australia, this snake, a widely distributed tiger snake, inhabits the southern fringes and nearby islands, presenting a significant danger.

Saw-Scaled Viper (Echis carinatus): Responsible for more human deaths than any other snake species combined, this viper's deadly bite makes it one of the deadliest snakes on Earth.

Banded Krait (Bungarus fasciatus): With a triangular-shaped cross-section, this highly venomous relative of the cobra poses a serious threat to those who encounter it.

King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah): Known as the longest venomous snake globally, its bite delivers a potent neurotoxin inducing paralysis, instilling fear in those who encounter it.

Coastal Taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus): The largest relative of the cobra in Australia, this snake produces venom nearly identical to its inland counterpart, posing a significant threat to humans.

Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus): Also known as the fierce snake, this serpent boasts the world's deadliest venom, delivering a potent cocktail of toxins with its bite.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports