Here are the most poisonous snakes in the world!

 

1. Eastern Brown Snake

Located at Australia' s eastern coast, , this snake is responsible for about sixty percent of deadly snake bites in Australia. Adults can reach to about two meters, and commonly known for being swift and aggressive. These snakes are also known to have the second most venomous bite of all terrestrial snake. If threatened, the Eastern Brown snake will raise its body off the ground, mimicking an ' S' figure

2. Western Brown Snake

Sometimes referred to as the Gwardar, this snake is distributed all over Australia. It thrives in dry environments especially in eucalyptus forests, woodlands, and grasslands. Even though it' s venom is not as deadly compared to eastern brown, it gives a bite with three times more venom, resulting in nausea, headaches and abdominal pain in humans. Animals such as Cats and dogs can have paralysis.

3. Tiger Snake

4. Inland Taipan

It' s diverse colors and pattern can result in the tiger snake hard to identify, fortunately it' s name make it easier and is always striped. Located throughout southern parts of Australia, like Tasmania, this Snake possesses an extremely neurotoxic venom which when left untreated, has a high fatality between forty and sixty percent. Actually this snake are protected species.

It is proposed that it posesses sufficient venom in a bite to kill over a hundred men, this snake is known to be the most venomous snake in the world. Fortunately, this snake is known to be reclusive, placid and hardly attacks. Finding the Inland Taipan is so rare that, until 1972, they were referred to as a elusive species to the world.

5. Coastal Taipan

Compared to its shy cousin, these snakes are aggressive species, and posesss the third most toxic venom of all known terrestrial snake. They can reach to about two meters, and are designed with the longest fangs of any Australian snake, at 12 millimeters. If confronted, the Coastal Taipan will ferociously attack, delivering a neurotoxin that quickly results in headaches, nausea and vomiting, convulsions, paralysis, internal bleeding and kidney damage.

6. Common Death Adder

Possessing the fastest strike in the world, this snake is an ambush predator with the ability of possessing a lighting- fast strike in just less than 0. 15 seconds. It responds to a aggresion by freezing and camouflaging into its surroundings. It is identified by its wide triangular head and stocky body, and has the longest fangs of any Australian snake.

7. Red- Bellied Black Snake

The Red- Bellied Black snake is less venomous compared to any other, and despite someone needing quick medical attention, bites are not always fatal. These snakes are many a times locates in bushlands and woodlands, however more commonly inhabit near dams and streams. Amazingly they have the ability of remaining underwater for up to twenty minutes.

8. Mulga Snake

Just at 3 meters length, this serpent is among the longest venomous in the world. Sometimes referred to as the King Brown snake, the species basically is grouped under the genus Pseudechis (black snakes). This snake possess a relatively weak venom but they can inject a large 150 mg dose in a bite, and are well known to cling onto and chew victim as they deliver the venom.

9. Small- Eyed Snake

This little snake should not be underestimated, it may only be 50 cm long, however its venom posseses a long- acting myotoxin which progresses to attack muscle tissue days after being bitten. It is known to be secretive and you will rarely meet it during the day. Furthermore it' s hesitant to attack, and mortality rate is very low.