Oct 5, 2023, 04:39 PM IST

10 Snakes with deadliest fangs

Mahipal Chouhan

Inland Taipan: Also known as the "fierce snake" or "small-scaled snake." Possesses the most toxic venom of any snake in the world and is found in Australia.

Black Mamba: Known for its potent neurotoxic venom. Found in parts of Africa, including East and Southern Africa.

King Cobra: The world's largest venomous snake. Found in Southeast Asia, particularly in the rainforests of India and Southeast Asia.

Belcher's Sea Snake: An extremely venomous sea snake found in the warm waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Boomslang: Native to sub-Saharan Africa and known for its potent hemotoxin venom.

African Puff Adder: Found throughout Africa and possesses cytotoxic venom, responsible for many snakebite fatalities in Africa.

Gaboon Viper: Native to rainforests and savannas in sub-Saharan Africa and has the longest fangs of any venomous snake, producing a potent cytotoxic venom.

Death Adder: Native to Australia and New Guinea, it has a potent neurotoxic venom and is known for its ambush hunting style.

Russell's Viper: Found in parts of Asia, including India, this viper is known for its hemotoxic venom and responsible for many snakebite fatalities in the region.