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5 Most Poisonous Snakes. by NowYouKnow: 6:57pm On Nov 29, 2023
Number 5 : King cobra. LD50: 1.28 mg/kg

The king cobra is usually shy and avoids humans. It is the longest venomous snake in the world and it can deliver a large amount of neurotoxins that can kill an elephant in a few hours. It is widely distributed in South and Southeast Asia.

Number 4 : Banded krait. LD50: 0.2 mg/kg

This snake has a venom that induces paralysis and respiratory failure. It is often active at night in the forests and fields of Southeast Asia.

Number 3 : Saw-scaled viper. LD50: 0.15 mg/kg

This snake causes more human deaths than any other snake species due to its wide distribution and frequent contact with people. It is very aggressive.

Number 2 : Inland taipan. LD50: 0.025 mg/kg

Relax. This snake lives in the arid regions of central Australia.

Number 1 : Hook-nosed sea snake. LD50: 0.02 mg/kg

This snake can be found in the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. Just 0.02mg/kg of its venom is highly dangerous to any living being that gets in its way.



These snakes 🐍 were ranked based on their LD50 rating. However, please note that the LD50 rating is not the only factor that determines how dangerous a snake is. Other factors include the amount of venom injected, the location of the bite, the availability of antivenom, and the medical condition of the victim. 🧐

These snakes are very dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. As dangerous as they are, killing all of them totally would be a terrible mistake because they are fascinating creatures that play important roles in their ecosystems. 🧐

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Re: 5 Most Poisonous Snakes. by CoronaVirusPro: 6:59pm On Nov 29, 2023
List is void.

Peter Obi is not on the list.

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Re: 5 Most Poisonous Snakes. by NowYouKnow: 7:03pm On Nov 29, 2023
CoronaVirusPro:
List is void.

Peter Obi is not on the list.

So funny I forgot to laugh.

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Re: 5 Most Poisonous Snakes. by brain54(m): 7:05pm On Nov 29, 2023
The world will be safer without snakes…

The one creature I care less about!
Re: 5 Most Poisonous Snakes. by Mhizzard(m): 7:10pm On Nov 29, 2023
What is the purpose of these poisonous creature to the other creatures in the animal kingdom as well as human being
Re: 5 Most Poisonous Snakes. by NowYouKnow: 7:14pm On Nov 29, 2023
Mhizzard:
What is the purpose of these poisonous creature to the other creatures in the animal kingdom as well as human being

Good question.

These snakes play an important role in the ecosystem by controlling the population of their prey, such as rodents, insects, frogs, and other small animals.

They also provide food for other predators, such as birds, mammals, and even other snakes. They help maintain the balance and diversity of life in their habitats.

Some snakes also have venom that can be used for medical purposes, such as painkillers, anticoagulants, and anti-cancer drugs.

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Re: 5 Most Poisonous Snakes. by concreteaffairs: 7:14pm On Nov 29, 2023
Black mamba nko?

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Re: 5 Most Poisonous Snakes. by NowYouKnow: 7:25pm On Nov 29, 2023
concreteaffairs:
Black mamba nko?

I struggled abit when deciding which snake to place in position Number 5. Surprisingly, from what I got online, the king cobra's venom is more potent than that of the black mamba. It's fangs are also longer than that of the black mamba.

I stand to be corrected though.

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Re: 5 Most Poisonous Snakes. by Westerhoffe(m): 7:32pm On Nov 29, 2023
They're predators as well as preys.

When I checked online, the first result I got are these:

Earth is home to about 3,500 species of snakes, but only 600, or so, are venomous. Still, those snakes that are venomous can kill. (Although, they are not the most common causes of death, like automobile accidents and heart attacks.)

It’s tricky to rank these creatures by their level of danger, if not impossible. There are multiple ways to order them — the potency of their venom; how likely they are to strike; how often humans encounter them — and even experts can’t agree on a top-10 list. However, there are a few snakes that would make any list of dangerous reptiles. Here are 10 serpents you don’t want to mess with.

1. King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah)
When people think of deadly snakes, the king cobra is often the one that slithers to mind. It is not only deadly, but also is the longest of the venomous snakes. It can grow up to 18-feet-long, though that’s the extreme. If you happen across one, it’s not likely to be more than 12 feet, or so. Isn’t that reassuring?
These giants eat mostly other snakes, which is a redeeming feature for humans. Though generally not aggressive, they can be mean during the mating season. And you definitely don’t want to sneak up on one. When threatened, they do the classic cobra stance, raising their bodies straight up, spreading their hoods and hissing. If you want to continue to live, you’ll heed this warning.

2. Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis)
The black lining of the black mamba’s mouth inspired its name. Its skin ranges from grey to light brown. The black mamba is not quite as long as the king cobra, but it’s faster. It can zip along at more than 12 miles-an-hour — and often uses these bursts of speed to chase anyone who was unlucky, or foolish enough to provoke it. Its venom contains a potent neurotoxin. Just a couple of drops can kill a human. The black mamba is often described as “nervous,” rather than aggressive. The distinction is probably meaningless if you’ve disturbed one.

3. Boomslang (Dispholidus typus)
Despite the charming name, the boomslang delivers a nasty bite. Its venom, a hemotoxin that causes widespread, severe hemorrhaging, can kill quickly and unpleasantly. However, boomslangs aren’t as aggressive and rarely bother anything that’s too big to eat.

4. Saw-Scaled Viper (genus: Echis, several species)
This snake is small, usually fewer than three-feet-long. But what it lacks in size, it makes up for in attitude. The saw-scaled viper is bad tempered and has a devastating venom. Researchers say these nocturnal hunters are responsible for more deaths than many other snakes. This is likely because they have such a wide range, living throughout the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

5. Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus)
Experts call the inland taipan the most venomous snake on the planet. That may be true, but fortunately, it’s not a major killer of humans. Like most snakes, this one is shy and avoids confrontation if at all possible. It also lives in a remote area of Australia, where people don’t often encounter it.

6. Gabon Viper (Bitis gabonica)
Also called the Gaboon viper, this snake has the longest fangs of any snake. Fortunately, they don’t often sink those fangs into humans. They prefer to hiss a warning and escape to avoid wasting precious venom. If one does bite you, the amount of trouble you’re in depends on how much venom the snake injected. A lot of venom means you could be dead within minutes, but just a little, and you’ll have a great story to tell.

7. Eastern Diamondback (Crotalus adamanteus)
If your first thought when hearing the words “deadly snake” isn’t the king cobra, it’s likely the rattlesnake. The eastern diamondback rattler can reach up to seven-feet-long. That’s small compared to a cobra, but it’s the largest snake in the United States and one of the largest snakes on the planet. Eastern diamondback venom is powerful, and these snakes have a lot of it. But lucky for us, they’re great at hiding from humans. If they are disturbed, they give plenty of warning — loud hisses and a shake of those namesake rattles.

8. Mojave Rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus)
The Mojave rattlesnake is smaller than its cousin the diamondback, but it has a much stronger venom — 10 times stronger than other North American rattlesnakes — and a bad temper to go with it. Its bite is not as painful as other rattlesnakes, but you still don’t want to get a dose of this powerful neurotoxin.

9. Cottonmouth Moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus)
Like the black mamba, the color of the inside of the cottonmouth moccasin’s mouth inspires its name, not its scales. This snake grows to about four feet and are good swimmers that spend a lot of time in water. When threatened, they make an impressive display. They coil up, open their fanged mouths wide, and hiss aggressively. They don’t often bite humans, but when they do bite, it can kill you, thanks to a strong hemotoxin in their venom.

10. Olive Sea Snake (Aipysurus laevis)
The olive sea snake is another water-loving serpent. And the snake’s skin does inspire the name. However, these snakes are both friendly, as they often approach divers, and highly venomous — a dangerous combination. They’re more curious than aggressive and rarely bite humans, but when they do, they can have fatal bites.

https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/10-of-the-worlds-deadliest-snakes

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Re: 5 Most Poisonous Snakes. by Mhizzard(m): 8:21pm On Nov 29, 2023
NowYouKnow:


Good question.

These snakes play an important role in the ecosystem by controlling the population of their prey, such as rodents, insects, frogs, and other small animals.

They also provide food for other predators, such as birds, mammals, and even other snakes. They help maintain the balance and diversity of life in their habitats.

Some snakes also have venom that can be used for medical purposes, such as painkillers, anticoagulants, and anti-cancer drugs.
noted
Re: 5 Most Poisonous Snakes. by Absuchat(m): 8:55pm On Nov 29, 2023
None is as poisonous as BAT especially to the economy

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Re: 5 Most Poisonous Snakes. by Zonefree(m): 9:41pm On Nov 29, 2023
Surprised Suliyat my ex girlfriend didn't make the list.

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Re: 5 Most Poisonous Snakes. by Error401: 9:59pm On Nov 29, 2023
These snakes are venomous and not poisonous.
Venoms are injected while poisons are ingested/


NowYouKnow:
Number 5 : King cobra. LD50: 1.28 mg/kg

The king cobra is usually shy and avoids humans. It is the longest venomous snake in the world and it can deliver a large amount of neurotoxins that can kill an elephant in a few hours. It is widely distributed in South and Southeast Asia.

Number 4 : Banded krait. LD50: 0.2 mg/kg

This snake has a venom that induces paralysis and respiratory failure. It is often active at night in the forests and fields of Southeast Asia.

Number 3 : Saw-scaled viper. LD50: 0.15 mg/kg

This snake causes more human deaths than any other snake species due to its wide distribution and frequent contact with people. It is very aggressive.

Number 2 : Inland taipan. LD50: 0.025 mg/kg

Relax. This snake lives in the arid regions of central Australia.

Number 1 : Hook-nosed sea snake. LD50: 0.02 mg/kg

This snake can be found in the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. Just 0.02mg/kg of its venom is highly dangerous to any living being that gets in its way.



These snakes 🐍 were ranked based on their LD50 rating. However, please note that the LD50 rating is not the only factor that determines how dangerous a snake is. Other factors include the amount of venom injected, the location of the bite, the availability of antivenom, and the medical condition of the victim. 🧐

These snakes are very dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. As dangerous as they are, killing all of them totally would be a terrible mistake because they are fascinating creatures that play important roles in their ecosystems. 🧐

nlfpmod
Mynd44






Re: 5 Most Poisonous Snakes. by KingMack(m): 8:32am On Nov 30, 2023
The very day God create snake...ah no no wettin enter I'm head that day. 😂

Re: 5 Most Poisonous Snakes. by xtheunknown(m): 10:39am On Nov 30, 2023
There's a difference between something being venomous and poisonous. E.g the snakes listed in your post are venomous. Infact, there are no inherently poisonous snakes in the world. Some of the poisonous animals we have are mostly amphebians and Pisces.
Re: 5 Most Poisonous Snakes. by Lanshile(m): 10:52am On Nov 30, 2023
xtheunknown:
There's a difference between something being venomous and poisonous. E.g the snakes listed in your post are venomous. Infact, there are no inherently poisonous snakes in the world. Some of the poisonous animals we have are mostly amphebians and Pisces.
He doesn't know the difference between poisonous and venomous
There is no poisonous snake
The ones that are capable of injecting their prey with venoms are venomous
Op take note

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Re: 5 Most Poisonous Snakes. by Gadafii: 11:56am On Nov 30, 2023
The boomslang no make your list
Re: 5 Most Poisonous Snakes. by Adewale1603(m): 4:39pm On Nov 30, 2023
I so much hate snakes. Very frightening and crafty creatures. Anything reptiles I hate them, even lizards

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