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The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by ogbiwa: 7:48am On Jul 27, 2021 |
Few animals strike as much fear into people as venomous snakes. Although the chances of running into a venomous snake, much less being bitten and dying from the toxin injected into one’s body, are miniscule compared to dying from cancer, heart disease, or an automobile accident, this seemingly unreasonable fear remains very real for many people. The snakes described here live primarily in tropical regions, but some might be living in research centers and zoos near you. https://www.britannica.com/list/9-of-the-worlds-deadliest-snakes 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by ogbiwa: 7:50am On Jul 27, 2021 |
9. The Black Mamba The “black,” or black-mouthed, mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) inhabits rocky savanna and can often be encountered on the ground, where it seems to be fond of termite mounds. Ranging in color from gray to dark brown, its name derives from the blackened inside of its mouth. The black mamba is feared because it is large and quick, and it possesses an extremely potent venom that kills most of its human victims. Despite its aggressive reputation, unprovoked attacks on humans have not been proved, and it is responsible for only a small number of deaths annually. 19 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by ogbiwa: 7:53am On Jul 27, 2021 |
8. The Fer-de-lance (Barba Amarilla) The venom of some species, including the Okinawa habu (T. flavoviridis), an aggressive snake that often enters human dwellings in the Ryukyu Islands, is mildly dangerous. On the other hand, the venom of the terciopelo (B. asper), the fer-de-lance of Central America is necrotizing, painful, and often deadly. Other dangerous fer-de-lances include the jararaca (B. jararca) of Brazil and the wutu (Bothrops alternatus) of Argentina.
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Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by ogbiwa: 7:54am On Jul 27, 2021 |
7. The Boomslang The boomslang (Dispholidus typus) hunts by extending the forward part of its body motionless from a tree, its form mimicking a branch. A rear-fanged snake, it delivers its venom by chewing on its victim until the victim succumbs to the toxins. 1 Share
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Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by ogbiwa: 7:56am On Jul 27, 2021 |
6. The Eastern Tiger Snake The eastern tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) is the most widely distributed type of tiger snake, which inhabits the southern fringe of Australia and the region’s nearby islands. As it prepares to strike, it flattens its head and neck in a manner similar to Asian and African cobras. 1 Share
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Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by ogbiwa: 7:57am On Jul 27, 2021 |
5. The Saw-scaled Viper The saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus) may be the deadliest of all snakes, since scientists believe it to be responsible for more human deaths than all other snake species combined. Its venom, however, is lethal in less than 10 percent of untreated victims, but the snake’s aggressiveness means it bites early and often. 5 Likes
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Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by ogbiwa: 7:58am On Jul 27, 2021 |
4. The Banded Krait The banded krait (Bungarus fasciatus) is a highly venomous relative of the cobra. Its venom is essentially a neurotoxin that induces paralysis. 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by ogbiwa: 7:59am On Jul 27, 2021 |
3. The King Cobra The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the longest venomous snake in the world. Its bite delivers a tremendous amount of paralysis-inducing neurotoxins. The snake’s venom is so strong and so voluminous that it can kill an elephant in just a few hours. Death also results in at least 50 to 60 percent of untreated human cases. 21 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by ogbiwa: 8:02am On Jul 27, 2021 |
2. The Coastal Taipan The coastal taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus) produces venom that is nearly identical to that of its inland cousin. Its bite is lethal in more than 80 percent of untreated cases. 5 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by ogbiwa: 8:03am On Jul 27, 2021 |
1. The Inland Taipan The bite of an inland or western taipan—Oxyuranus microlepidotus, also called, appropriately, the fierce snake—delivers a veritable witch’s brew of toxins. The venom consists of taipoxin, a complex mix of neurotoxins, procoagulants, and myotoxins that paralyze muscles, inhibit breathing, cause hemorraging in blood vessels and tissues, damages muscles. Death is a near certainty except treated very quickly. Lalasticlala Mynd44 Lalasticlala Mynd44 Lalasticlala Mynd44 14 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by decatalyst(m): 8:04am On Jul 27, 2021 |
It's a beautiful day. The Lord of the snakes, Lalasticlala, is happy. 61 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by nicho450(m): 8:05am On Jul 27, 2021 |
Snakes...!!!! 3 Likes |
Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by donbachi(m): 8:07am On Jul 27, 2021 |
Dem go still end inside naija pot. 30 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by Number1benue: 8:13am On Jul 27, 2021 |
donbachi: Oh! You can't eat this ones they are not only venomous but also poisonous 33 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by Mynd44: 9:18am On Jul 27, 2021 |
I must have swore I saw one of my village people's name on the list 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by nazicartel(m): 9:19am On Jul 27, 2021 |
Lala come ooo |
Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by Lee99: 9:20am On Jul 27, 2021 |
Snakes make me cringe 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by 4tomandchi: 9:20am On Jul 27, 2021 |
If say Adam no loose guard for Eden I for d carry these snakes with my hands. Chai!!! Awesome God, beautiful creation. 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by sylve11: 9:20am On Jul 27, 2021 |
I don't like this creature and I don't hate it either, but it should give me long distance because I hate rope like structures. 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by MANNABBQGRILLS: 9:20am On Jul 27, 2021 |
Number 9 is the maddest. We jump am pass. 9 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by Chatflick(m): 9:20am On Jul 27, 2021 |
You forgot to add Buhari and this snake can be found in Aso rock 46 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by Brokeloser: 9:21am On Jul 27, 2021 |
Kill all snakes.Only those alive can verify venomous snakes from non venomous snakes. That aside,why is the roadkill griller on this thread.Stick to your vulture grilling and leaves snakes for lord lala. On second thought maybe an unfortunate run in with one of these snakes will mean one less brain dead zombie 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by Nobody: 9:21am On Jul 27, 2021 |
Cool 1 Like |
Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by 9jayes: 9:21am On Jul 27, 2021 |
The list can’t be completed without a great snake called Lalasticlala 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by Thryphosa(m): 9:21am On Jul 27, 2021 |
interesting, Lala's favourite thread! 1 Like |
Re: The World's Top 9 Deadliest Snakes (Photos) by Nuelito: 9:22am On Jul 27, 2021 |
E get one question wey I wan ask abeg. This snake of a thing that people do eat.....don't the venom have after effects on human or does fire kill it too? 4 Likes 1 Share |
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