10 most dangerous snakes in the world

Probably, every person who has even the most standard fearlessness experiences some excitement at the sight of their ... snakes. Of course, these animals are very beautiful, and smart and will not attack a person in complete safety, but for some reason, this does not alleviate the fear in the eyes of an ordinary person at the sight of a huge python. Some snakes can cause death with one bite, but some are less poisonous. However, this does not negate the fact that a quarter of the representatives of these reptiles are somehow dangerous to humans. We list the most "terrible" of possible snakes in this list ...

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1. taipan

Considered the most venomous snake. Just think about it! This snake is capable of sending over 100 people to the forefathers in a matter of seconds in one fell swoop. Unlike other representatives, the taipan attacks the victim not with one, but with a whole series of bites (up to 10). Its poison is so toxic that the victim simply does not have time to show the slightest resistance. Remember that the cruelest snake always attacks first and therefore if you are "lucky" to meet this beauty, then it is better to postpone the photo and video shooting and immediately run away.

2. tiger snake

No less dangerous than the previous representative. Possesses the most powerful poison, which is enough to kill over 400 people. The snake's venom acts on the victim's nervous system and paralyzes it. When the poison reaches the nerve centers that control breathing and heartbeat, the victim dies. However, don't worry too much! The tiger snake is called one of the most cowardly. They will never crawl into the house and in general, will try not to intersect with people, but if you still meet on their way, then all that remains is to pray because there is no antidote.

3. Philippine cobra

As long as a person does not disturb this snake, no danger threatens him. Yes, only this cobra is easy to confuse with a log or earth lying in the middle of the forest. And then beware! Cobra venom has a neurotoxic effect and within a minute the body of the victim is completely paralyzed, and a few minutes later the person dies.

4. Tape krait

These snakes belong to the species of rapids and their usual time for hunting is night. Small ribbon krait snakes are not poisonous, but no one will let you offend them, because where small tails crawl, there is always an adult nearby and you definitely won’t like her reaction to offending kids. In other cases, it is an absolutely harmless, shy snake.

5. Mulga or Brown King

Deserts, pastures, and light forests of Australia are the main areas where you can meet this one of the most dangerous snakes in the world. Their reaction in most cases is to move, so when you meet this snake, you will have to stand still until it leaves. The reaction of the snake has not yet been thoroughly studied, which is why the mulga is called the most unpredictable snake in the world. Its venom can kill a person in one bite.

6. Sandy Efa

If an EFA bite, then the person is doomed, even if he survives, he will forever remain a cripple. In Africa, more people die from its venom than from all African snakes combined. Efa's length does not exceed one meter, but this does not prevent her from attacking people.

7. Eastern asp

The most deceptive venomous snake. The insidiousness of the bite of an asp is that a person feels only a slight prick, as if from a pin. The poison will act with lightning speed and within 10 minutes without medical assistance, a person may die. This snake is also called "harlequin" for its bright attractive color. Aspid often hides underground, leaving only a bright tail on the surface, and thus causes a desire to get it and see what is there. And that is a deadly mistake!

8. Black Mamba

First of all, it is striking that this is the fastest snake in the world (it can move at speeds up to 20 km / h). In addition, they are unusually cruel and aggressive - in one attack, the Black Mamba can inflict up to 12 bites. Without the introduction of serum with antivenom, almost 100% of cases end in death, occurring within 20-30 minutes.

9. African boomslang

It is only through the fault of a person that the boomslang becomes aggressive and attacks. In 9 out of 10 cases, when meeting a person, the snake simply tries to hide. But if she still has to attack, then the outcome will be sad. As soon as boomslang poison enters the bloodstream, it immediately begins to destroy cells. Paralysis will come instantly, followed by sudden death. The story of the death of the famous zoologist Carl Paterson Schmidt is connected with the bite of this snake. In 1957, during an expedition, he tried to catch an African boomslang and study it: he grabbed a snake, and she was able to dodge and bite the zoologist's hand. Dying, the scientist until the last moment kept records in which he noted his condition.

10. Reticulated brown snake

1/3500 grams of this snake's venom can kill a human. This snake lives in Australia, and, unfortunately, chooses the regions where people have settled for housing. This snake is very fast-moving and quite aggressive. The venom of this snake is a powerful neurotoxin, which also causes blood clotting. According to the degree of toxicity, brown snake venom ranks third in the world!