Ever wondered what’s the most poisonous snake in the world? Technically snakes aren’t poisonous rather their venom kills you. In this article, we have compiled the list of the most venomous snakes in the world.

Some of the most dangerous bites are known to come from snakes. Although not all snakes are venomous, the ones that are may have the potential to inflict a death sentence within 30 minutes. This is the power of one of the world’s most venomous animals.
Snakes can be anywhere, from the arid deserts of Australia to the tropical backyards of Florida residents. Those who are unfortunate enough to be bitten by snakes have described agonizing snake bite symptoms such as difficulty breathing, vomiting and nausea; numbness, and organ failure. It’s a relatively painful way of dying. And even though we have developed anti-venom which has been responsible for the survival of many; if not treated, bites from venomous snakes can still claim lives. From Russell’s Viper to the Black Mamba, these are 10 of the world’s most venomous snakes.

And just to be clear, most if not all venomous snakes are not out to get you. More often than not, they just want to be left alone. A desire that you should heed if you ever come across one. That is if you value your life

Coming on number 10 is the RATTLE SNAKE.

Even though rattlesnake bites are rarely fatal to humans when given proper medical treatment (including antivenin), its bites are some of the most frequent among all snakes. The greatest concentration of them is in the Southwest and northern Mexico, while Arizona is home to thirteen species of rattler, more than any other state.

number 9 is the INDIAN COBRA.

Arguably the most popular snake in the world, this highly venomous snake feeds on rodents, lizards, and frogs. As well as biting, the Indian cobra can attack or defend itself from a distance by “spitting” venom, which, if it enters the opponent’s eyes, causes severe pain and damage

number 8 is the popular BLACK MAMBA.

Black mambas are fast, nervous, lethally venomous, and when threatened, highly aggressive. They have been blamed for numerous human deaths, and African myths exaggerate their capabilities to legendary proportions. For these reasons, the black mamba is widely considered the world’s deadliest snake.

number 7 is the TIGER SNAKE.

Native to Australia, tiger snakes have a truly fearsome reputation all over the country, where they are considered some of the most dangerous predators of human beings. This species is much maligned because of its aggressive nature and toxic venom; however, this fierce snake should be recognized as a great survivor, superbly adapted to some of the most inhospitable environments in Australia.

Number 6 is the BLUE KRAIT.

The blue krait that we often meet in Thailand is considered one of the most dangerous snakes in the world, since more than fifty percent of all bites from it result in death—even with the administration of antivenin

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Number 5 is the EASTERN BROWN SNAKE.

This snake is considered the world’s second most venomous land snake based on its LD50 value (a measure of the lethal dose of a toxin) in mice. It is native to Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia, where it has often spread deadly terror to human beings.

Number 4 is the DEATH ADDER.

The common death adder is a species of death adder native to Australia. It is one of the most venomous land snakes in Australia and globally. Unlike other snakes, the common death adder lies in wait for its prey—often for many days—until a meal passes. It covers itself with leaves like a commando, and when its prey approaches, the death adder quickly strikes, injecting its venom, and then waits for the victim to die before eating it.

Taking the number 3 spot is the PHILIPPINE COBRA.

Among all cobra species, toxicology experts claim the Philippine cobra possibly possesses the most toxic venom. One bite from this deadly spitting cobra can kill a human within a half hour. Its venom has the deadly ability to interrupt the transmission of nerve signals and to cripple respiratory systems, a fact that makes it one of the deadliest and most venomous snakes in the world.

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Number 2 is the INLAND TAIPAN.

The impressive thing about this snake isn’t just how venomous it is but how fast it bites. It usually kills its prey with a series of rapid accurate strikes, with which it manages to inject its extremely toxic venom deep into the rodent. Its venom is unequaled in toxicity among any snake anywhere in the world.

And number 1 is the timid BELCHER'S SEA SNAKE.

According to many experts, the Belcher’s sea snake’s venom is about a hundred times more toxic than any other snake’s in the world. Just to give you an idea how toxic, one drop of venom from a King Cobra is powerful enough to kill well over 150 people, while only a few milligrams of the Belcher’s sea snake’s venom can kill over one thousand people. The good thing is that this snake is considered to be very timid and would take a lot of provoking to get it to bite you.

death adder is what the yorubas call "ejo okaa" ibi ti okaa ba si, ni ounje re ti nba. the meaning is written in number 4.

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I just hate snakes.

At times Nairaland is the creepiest place to be. What's all these now?

Op,your ranking is based on what.??
If it is the number of people it kills yearly,it should start with the black mamba.
If its how potent the venom is,coral snake should be the start.
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That Inland Taipan picture looks like a non-venomous bush snake.
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Nice post though.
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Rattlesnake is such a timid snake,it rarely bites.
The King Cobra is missing self.
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Simon Keys disagrees with this list.

ogaJona:
I just hate snakes.

Dude,snakes are beautiful creatures...try and see their need in your maize farm and you will be happy.
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I'll rather die from a snake bite than..................

maleekfrenzy:
Taking the number 3 spot is the PHILIPPINE COBRA.

Among all cobra species, toxicology experts claim the Philippine cobra possibly possesses the most toxic venom. One bite from this deadly spitting cobra can kill a human within a half hour. Its venom has the deadly ability to interrupt the transmission of nerve signals and to cripple respiratory systems, a fact that makes it one of the deadliest and most venomous snakes in the world.

King Cobra is just 15 minutes and its not in your list....

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Pato23:

Dude,snakes are beautiful creatures...try and see their need in your maize farm and you will be happy.
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I'll rather die from a snake bite than..................

than?

ogaJona:
than?

any other way to die

this is Seun's favorite thread na, how come its not on front page yet?

Pato23:
any other way to die

hmm that's weird

The most venomous snake is the timid One? This is food for thought.

Fyi0:
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I was expecting this