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Top 5 Most Poisonous & Dangerous Snakes On Earth by Parkac(m): 11:11am On Jan 11, 2017
This list of top most poisonous and dangerous snakes is an overview of the snakes that pose a significant health risk to humans, through snakebites or other physical trauma. The varieties of snake that most often cause serious snakebites depends on the region of the world.

Here is the list of most poisonous and dangerous snakes in the universe;

1. Belcher’s Sea Snake:
The Belcher’s sea snake are quite common. They are recognizable from their stripes. Usually these snakes have no interest in confrontation, but if one feels threatened, it may bite you. Three out of four times this will be no big deal, since only about one quarter of Belcher’s Sea Snakes carry venom. Those that do though have the highest concentration of venom in existence. Just a few milligrams has the capacity to kill thousands of human beings, making this the most poisonous snake in the world. Nonetheless, most Belcher’s Sea Snakes are quite harmless thanks to a docile personality and a lack of venom.

2. Rattlesnake:
When most people think of poisonous snakes, the rattlesnake springs to mind pretty quickly. These snakes are found throughout the Americas and are actually a type of viper. Their name comes of course from the rattle which is found at the end of the tail and which creates a distinctive noise. Eastern Diamondbacks are the most poisonous of all rattlesnakes. Thankfully, only about 4% of bites result in fatalities with prompt treatment, but untreated, any rattlesnake bite has the potential to kill. The venom can also cause permanent damage to organs and may even lead to the loss of a limb.

3. Death Adder:
You know that famous legend about Cleopatra using a snake to kill herself? The type of snake she supposedly used was a death adder. You can find these snakes throughout Australia, New Guinea, and other regions. A bite can result in paralysis, respiratory arrest, and death inside of only six hours. With
fast treatment, a patient is unlikely to die, but without treatment, about 50% of bites are lethal.

4. Inland Taipan:
While it’s difficult to be as impressed by the Inland Taipan after learning about the concentration of venom in a Belcher’s Sea Snake bite, it’d be foolish to discount the Taipan just because its bite can only kill as many as 100 people! Taipans usually avoid human contact, however, and you are unlikely to ever encounter one.

5. Eastern Brown Snake:
This type of snake is among the few which are actually aggressive. It is commonly found in Australia, and may be found in populated areas like cities, not just remote locations. If it perceives someone as a threat, it will actually chase that person out of its territory. If the snake is not confident of its safety, it may decide to bite. If it does so, it may bite many times during a single attack. Less than half contain venom, but those that do can cause paralysis or death.
Because of its proximity to population centers and its aggression, you could argue the Eastern Brown Snake is the most dangerous snake in the world.

Source: http://360reporters.com/2015/12/most-poisonous-dangerous-snakes/
Re: Top 5 Most Poisonous & Dangerous Snakes On Earth by LordIsaac(m): 11:16am On Jan 11, 2017
No pics.....
Re: Top 5 Most Poisonous & Dangerous Snakes On Earth by Ayodeleseyi65(m): 11:26am On Jan 11, 2017
I Sha Know Say I No Like Snakes
Re: Top 5 Most Poisonous & Dangerous Snakes On Earth by daewoorazer(m): 11:58am On Jan 11, 2017




You have little info about snakes. The most venomous snake remains the black mamba till now. It's named So because the lower part of its mouth is black.

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