If you ask me, what kind of animal is the animal that you find most terrible and disgusting?
I will tell you without hesitation that the poisonous snake that makes people feel cold and fluttering in the back of their spines!
The fierce appearance, the squirming snake lin, the silent movement, the rapid and deadly attack, the slimy shape, think about these scenes, or see and meet these silent "killers", will make me feel creepy ah!
Whether you're hiking in the garden, at home, or in nature, there's always a lurking creature that you hope you'll never get up close to – snakes!
Although there are about 3,000 species of snakes in the world, most of which are harmless, there are also hundreds of species that are deadly.
Although, most people run away as soon as they see a snake — whether it's harmless or not — a considerable number of snakes can release potent and poisonous venom by biting or spraying, and when they bite, it's like a subcutaneous needle through your body.
Here, to introduce you one by one, the world's deadliest and most vicious snake!
The World's Venomous Snake Species: The most venomous snake in the world, a nightmare that no one wants to meet!
Black Mamba Snake
How powerful is the Black Mamba Snake? Former NBA Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, one of the NBA's five-time championship winners is nicknamed "Black Mamba"! The venom of the black mamba snake can be seen from this.
Forever NBA superstar, Kobe Bryant
It's a highly venomous, and highly aggressive snake that we absolutely have to avoid, it has caused a large number of human deaths, and the black mamba is considered the deadliest snake in the world.
Living in the grasslands and rocky hills of southern and eastern Africa, the Black Mamba is known to be very fast, and although it is a reptile without feet, it can glide at speeds of up to 12 miles per hour.
Anaconda
The anaconda is a giant semi-aquatic snake that lives in the swamps and rainforests of South America and is known for its excellent aquatic athleticism.
Although, they are non-toxic, they are equally deadly, as their powerful ability to shrink and wind destroy the circulatory system of prey, leading to death.
Then, the python swallows it whole! They hunt animals of any size, and if the opportunity arises, the slimy behemoth will not hesitate to add humans to their menus.
Cave-dwelling horned viper
This venomous, mysterious snake lives underground and feeds on rodents and smaller reptiles. The reason this creature is so deadly is that it can bite people and spray venom when its mouth appears to be closed! It lowers the jaw so that teeth are exposed from the side of the mouth.
Even the most experienced snake tamers have a hard time taming this burrowing pit viper.
Unfortunately, it is often mistaken for a harmless cave-dwelling snake, so if you can't identify a snake correctly, then it's best to stay away from it.
Black-necked cobra
Black-necked Cobra: I'm poisonous, and I'm smart! Afraid I don't?
It's a clever snake and you definitely don't want to meet it. Scientists have done experiments in which they have put pictures of some faces in front of these cobras and found that they can spit venom into the eyes of the photos with great astonishing accuracy.
Their mixture of toxins includes neurotoxins and other ingredients that are harmful to tissues. If you get caught, the cornea of your eye will produce a sharp tingling sensation and may lead to blindness.
So, if you're unlucky enough to encounter a black-necked cobra, close your eyes!
Black Tiger Snake
This yellow-and-black cross-striped snake is unlikely to be confused with anything else. This venomous snake, found in Australia, enjoys a terrible reputation for its aggressive nature and poisonous venom.
But that's not all: they can stay underwater for nearly 10 minutes at a time, they like to hunt during the day, they're cannibals, and they brutally eat their own kind. So in the wild in Australia, you need to keep your head up and avoid encountering this poisonous snake.
Because of its neurotoxicity, with just one bite, you need to seek medical attention within minutes, or you may die quickly.
African tree snake
The African tree snake, also known as the tree snake, is very good at disguising itself, which makes it difficult to spot. It is endemic to sub-Saharan Africa and likes to lie motionless in the trees, waiting for prey.
It is a deadly creature whose venom, even the smallest amount of which can cause bleeding, is fatal. It is a hind-toothed venomous snake that can grow up to 2 meters long.
Although it is considered a species that is very reluctant to be disturbed by people, if you get too close, it will not hesitate to give you a deadly venom.
The Cape of Good Hope cobra is also called the golden cobra
Another venomous snake from the African continent is the Cape of Good Hope cobra. It can be found in many different habitats, and they often venture into villages to escape the sweltering heat or look for rodents.
They are not popular guests of the villagers, and when they are approached, the snake will lift its precursor from the ground and spread its limbs to make it look fierce and aggressive. It attacks quickly, causing a nerve poisoning and life-threatening after a bite.
So, if you happen to encounter a good-looking horned cobra, keep your eyes wide open and run away before it sprays venom.
Death Viper
The Death Viper found in Australia and Papua New Guinea is a terrifying snake because, unlike most actively hunting snakes, this one will sit and wait for an opportunity to ambush its prey.
They also don't retreat when threatened, which leads to their nickname, the deaf viper. Death-bellied snakes are very dangerous to humans and their pets.
Local dogs are often bitten by death's abdomen and die within 20 minutes. You'd better keep you and your dog away from this vicious guy.
Gammalin snake
The name is too bland for this snake, which was found in Australia, a fast-moving and aggressive snake notorious for its bad temper.
This snake is Australia's snake-related cause of the most deaths, and the gammalin snake is the second most venomous land snake in the world.
Their main diet is rats, which is why this snake prefers to roam rural and densely populated areas. If you let the gammalin snake take a quick bite, you will be paralyzed before the cardiac arrest. At this point, you need a large dose of antivenom to reverse this effect.
Golden Ring Snake
Also known as the Indian cobra, a bite by a golden-ringed snake can have very serious consequences. It causes muscle paralysis, and if the treatment is not done quickly enough, the victim stops breathing.
In some cases, antivenom does not prevent or reverse muscle paralysis and permanent nerve damage after being attacked by a golden-ringed snake.
These creatures are found all over Asia, and compared to other Asian snakes, they are able to release one of the deadliest venoms.
Desert Horn viper
The desert horned viper has a unique shape, with small horns on its head, which looks quite cute. They are found in large numbers in the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East, and although they are nocturnal, they are often found.
After being bitten by this snake, the symptoms will only appear after a few hours, and the symptoms will make people feel very uncomfortable.
The venom of the horned viper can cause hemoglobinemia, a severe anemia that can lead to kidney failure, dyspnea, swelling, and vomiting.
So, if you're traveling in the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East, there are a hundred reasons to avoid this snake at all costs.
Eastern diamond-spotted rattlesnake
The Eastern Rattlesnake was found in the southeastern United States and is considered one of the deadliest snakes on the American continent.
Like most rattlesnakes, this snake is not good at climbing, but it is an excellent swimmer.
You can hear it from a distance, and when threatened, it lifts the front half of its body off the ground, forming an S-shaped coil and attacking repeatedly. Its venom is a very potent snake venom and can be released in large quantities!
Forest cobra
Native to Africa, this cobra is the largest cobra species and is a very alert and dangerous species.
When attacking, it will adopt the typical cobra alert posture, which is life-threatening if bitten. Death can occur between 30 minutes and 2 hours, and symptoms begin with drowsiness, limb paralysis, hearing loss, abdominal pain, and other neurological and respiratory symptoms.
On the bright side, encounters with forest cobras are very rare due to their habits of living in the forest, but it is also the fourth most venomous species.
Gabon Viper
The venom of the Gabon viper is highly venomous to mammals. If you get bitten, if you want to survive, you need to take the right antidote in time.
These venomous snakes live in rainforests and wetlands in parts of Central, East and West Africa, thriving on the forest floor, waiting for small mammals and birds to arrive.
Gabonese vipers, due to their natural color and proportions, make them the top camouflage masters in the forest.
Green Mamba
The Green Mamba is a member of a dangerous family of tropical and subtropical venomous snakes. Usually living in South Africa, these carnivorous snakes often find gardens and houses that suit them, and they like to nest on thatched roofs.
They have long front teeth that can rotate but can also spit out venom. When it bites you, you begin to feel dizzy and nauseous, followed by difficulty breathing and swallowing, irregular heart rhythm, convulsions that develop into respiratory paralysis. Green Mamba's severely poisoned bite can be fatal very quickly.
Inland too climbing snakes
Found only in Australia, the inland Taipan snake is a very agile snake that can bite up to 8 times in a single attack. After attacking its prey, it will retreat until the prey dies before returning to devour it.
Not only is it a very ferocious snake, but it is also classified as the most venomous snake on earth. Each bite released enough venom to kill 100 adult men or 250,000 rats.
The only known person to be bitten by these small animals is the snake keeper, because the inland Taipan snake lives in a very remote part of Australia, and no one will go there unless you take the initiative to look for it!
Indian Cobra
The Indian cobra is a type of cobra found in Asia such as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal, and is the most common snake bitten by Indians. It is also a snake revered by snake players.
While cobras often use their triangular snake head enlargement as a defense mechanism, the Indian cobra is characterized by a very clear mark on its large and impressive triangular hood, similar to a "false eye".
Its venom is a powerful neurotoxin and cardiac toxin that can cause paralysis, respiratory failure and cardiac arrest.
American spearhead pit viper
The American spearhead pit viper is mainly found in the grassy regions of Brazil. It has caused many deaths.
As a member of the pit viper family, it is still very toxic, causing swelling and blistering of the skin, spontaneous systemic bleeding, as well as shock, kidney failure and cerebral hemorrhage.
At the same time, its venom can also be used to formulate a drug that can help treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.
king cobra
It was another deadly snake that was one of the most venomous on earth, and it could also almost stand tall and look into an adult's eyes while moving forward with a loud hissing sound.
They can grow up to 18 feet, which makes them the longest venomous snake on Earth. Their venom can kill up to 20 people or an elephant, leading to respiratory failure and heart failure. However, they often do not actively attack humans and do not cause trouble for themselves.
Brown Eo snake
Brown Eo snakes live in and around Australia, except for the southern and eastern coastlines, and you will find them adapted to life anywhere. They can live in a variety of environments, such as bushes, woodlands, and deserts.
To help them adapt to different habitats, they can change color, from red, copper, orange and black, to light brown and dark brown. They are also highly venomous snakes and can produce large amounts of venom.
Malayan snake
It is found in the southeastern regions of Nepal, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam and is aptly named the Malayan snake. It mainly lives in coastal areas, bamboo forests and orchard plantations. It is known for its short-tempered and quick attacks.
This venomous snake is lazy and usually stays in the same place for hours in a row, even if it meets people unexpectedly.
This snake venom can cause severe pain and local swelling in the injured person and damage the skin tissue, leaving the victim with permanent dysfunction or amputation. Rapid injection of snake venom treatment serum is the only way to treat this condition.
Drum-bellied viper
You'll find this bulging-bellied viper in large numbers in southern Africa, a dangerous snake with a short, fat body.
While most snakes tend to glide away from approaching humans, drum-bellied vipers are slower and prefer to sunbathe, regardless of who or what animals are walking nearby.
This makes it easy to be stepped on or up close, and if this happens, it makes a loud hissing sound and attacks humans. Its venom is slow and toxic, and it takes 24 hours to function. This potent venom can cause severe pain in a poisoned person and can lead to the eventual loss of limbs.
Philippine Cobra
Native to the northern Philippines, this cobra is a stocky snake that spews out highly venomous venom.
Symptoms appear rapidly after poisoning, respiratory failure occurs within 30 minutes, accompanied by heart poisoning and tissue damage.
You'll see Philippine cobras roaming the plains, forests, jungles, farmland, and human settlements. Even you are not safe in the water, because this death messenger species likes to wander in rivers, ponds, and any wet place.
Saw-scaled poisonous snakes
These venomous snakes are able to move sideways at a fairly fast speed. They prey on mammals, birds, other reptiles, and frogs.
You'll find them in North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, but it's highly recommended not to actively seek them out. They are relatively small, but irritable, aggressive, and carry a deadly venom.
Unfortunately, if poisoning is followed by a very high mortality rate, it is thought that in these areas they cause more human deaths than any other snake.
Viper with a sharp sense of smell
The pointed-nosed viper found in Southeast Asia also has the nickname "Hundred Walkers", which locals say will fall to the ground after taking a bite and die after taking 100 steps. In other regions, people call them the "Fifty Walkers." Imagine if they were jokingly referred to as "a walker."
Being bitten by this venomous snake usually causes the victim to lose limbs, because symptoms appear quickly and any hesitation to seek medical attention is the difference between life and death.
The anti-venom of this venomous snake is said to be produced in Taiwan, but deaths are still common.
Editor's Postscript:
These poisonous snakes, not to mention personally encountered, I look at it with horror!
After writing this article, I don't want to look at these horrible and disgusting snakes again for the second time, I am really afraid of watching too much, and I will have nightmares at night!