Oct 8, 2023, 03:51 PM IST

10 Venomous snakes that can swim

Mahipal Chouhan

Cottonmouth: Venomous pit viper in the southeastern US, known as water moccasin, skilled swimmer, often near water.

Eastern Coral Snake: Highly venomous, southeastern US elapid snake, capable of swimming.

Indian Cobra: Found in South Asia, venomous, known to swim.

Black Mamba: Highly venomous African snake, agile swimmer, crosses rivers.

Banded Water Cobra: African venomous snake, proficient swimmer, inhabits wetlands.

Gaboon Viper: African Gaboon viper, swims near water in rainforests.

Green Anaconda: Large constrictor in South America, swims in rivers and swamps.

Rattlesnake: Various species, including western diamondback, can swim near water.

Taipan: Highly venomous Australian snakes, coastal and inland, occasionally found near water.