Snake is a scaly reptile with elongated body. Snakes aren’t friendly nature! Venomous snakes bites 6 million people every year, resulting in between 85,000 and 140,000 deaths. their weapon is venom which contain toxic chemicals and substance.
Here are the top 5 most Venomous snakes in the World.
1. Inland Tipan
Inland Tipan is one of the world,s most venomous and extremely neurotoxic snake in the World. this specie can grow up to 2 to 3 metres. these snakes active during a day and eat small mammals. they are most probably to be found in South Australia and United States. their venom originate from the venom gland. when snake venom is injected, it is enters systematic circulation. these snakes contain,s high amount of neurotoxic in their venom. nicotinic acetylcholine interfere with neuromuscular transmission causing paralysing of the facial, limb muscles and failure of heart and respiratory system and death. the inland tipan venom consist of paradoxin, Oxylepitoxin-1 and Alpha-scutoxin 1. Paradoxin keep nerve endings from liberating the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
2. Saw Scaled Viper
saw scaled viper is very poisonous and aggressive nature of snake. most of these snakes found in India,Pakistan,Turkamanistan,Afghanistan& some Arabic countries. this is not a very large snake but it,s venom kills thousand of peoples & giant animals. these snakes can grow up to 0.2 to 0.9 metre in length . toxin in the venom can break down the blood vessels leading to catastrophic bleeding. These snakes are probably orange, gray and brown in colour. this snake,s venom contain neurotoxin, cardiotoxin, hemotoxin & cytotoxin. this snake can kill you into few days or may be in some hours. Saw scaled vipers are more defensive compared to other snakes.
scientists believe that saw-scaled viper to be responsible for more human deaths than all other snake species combined. Saw scaled vipers feed exclusively on insects, mammals and some other invertebrates.
These snakes moved by sidewinding & only allows two points of contacts with the ground.
3. Eastern Brown Snake
This snake also known as the Pseudonaja textilis. most of these snakes found in the colour of brown or black. these snakes lives throughout Australia and some other countries like Tasmania. this snake eat insects, vegetables & some other mammals. the venom of this snake is second most toxic venom in the world. venom of eastern brown snake contain high and powerfull amount of neurotoxin paralyse nerves, hurt & lungs. most snakes bites occur when someone is trying to catch or kill a snake. they can grow up to 2 metres in length. surprisingly this specie can move faster speed compared to the other snakes.
The venom of Eastern brown snake also contains presynaptic neurotoxins, procoagulants, cardiotoxins and nephrotoxins can result paralysis, bleeding , brain bleeding and death.
4. King Kobra
This Snake also known Ophiophagus hannah. which is the world’s longest venomous snake. the average length of king kobra is 3 to 4 metres. it is found throughout South Asia & South China. king kobra eat other snakes interestingly.When threatened, the king cobra can lift up to a third of its body off the ground, flare its narrow hood, and emit a low growl. this snake also known as American heavy metal band. it injects in a single bite is enough to kill a human in as little as 30 minutes, or even a full-grown elephant. king kobra has large amount of neurotoxin in venom that effects nervous system & blood circulatory system. death can occur within 30 min according to environment. The neurotoxins disrupt communication between nerves and muscles, leading to respiratory collapse and cardiac failure. surprisingly the behaviour of this snake is very different. most of these snakes are shy that prefers to avoid contacts with humans. they usually only attack when feels threat, harassed or when a mother is guarding her eggs.
5. Belcher,s Sea Snake
The Belcher sea snake also known as Hydrophis belcheri. it is non aggressive snake but it,s venom highly neurotoxin and myotoxin. according to some studies Belcher sea snake is the most venomous sea snake n the World. the length of this snake probably 1 to 2 metre. most of these species has dark yellowish, dark brownish or dark bluewish colour. these snakes avoid to contacts with humans. nature of these snakes are not aggressive but venom of these snakes considering the most venomous and poisoning venom in the World.
Symptoms of a serious bite include:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Headaches and dizziness
- Difficulty speaking or swallowing
- Respiratory failure, which is the leading cause of death
