Slimy? Eww. Beady eyes? Double eww. Fangs filled with deathly venom? Yeah, I’m creeped out and running for the hills. Snakes have the uncanny ability to shame even the scariest horror films simply by their slithery presence. Albeit, it’s common knowledge that snakes also are incredibly dangerous which is why we rounded up a list of THE deadliest snakes around the globe. Check it out, if you dare.
Anaconda
Thanks to Hollywood flicks, we’re all quite familiar with the Anaconda. The snake, not the song! What the anaconda lacks in venom quantity, as it’s bordering on very, very low, it makes up for in size. Additionally, the Anaconda’s method of killing is to wrap victims around the midsection and compress until they are totally crushed. Only then does it swallow you whole. GULP.
Jararaca
Southeastern Brazil is where you’ll find the Jararaca, one of most known venomous snakes around.7% mortality rate (25 deaths).
During 1902 and 1945, the Jararaca caused more than 52% (3,446 cases) of snakebites, with a staggering 0. No thanks, I’m reconsidering my cheap ticket to the area as we speak.
Black Mamba
If you don’t already have the heebie-jeebies, brace yourself. That says it all!
Tiger Keelback
A water snake (GULP) located in Japan and throughout Eastern Asia, the Tiger Keelback is up next. Man, looking at a cheap ticket to cure wanderlust is a challenge at this point.
Note that the Tiger Keelback is rather shy, but incredibly dangerous. This freaky snake can consume toxic creatures, store said creature in their own glands, before they actually release it later.
Indian Cobra
A common and deadly family of snakes that can be found in India are commonly referred to as the ‘Big Four’ and yes, they’re all deadly and they’re all on this list.
Rattlesnake
Surely the rattlesnake is a snake species you’ve heard of before and that’s namely due to the fact that they’re considered killing machines. Fun? NOPE.
Common Krait
Meet another member of India’s ‘Big Four’, the Common Krait is easily recognizable what with it’s very flat head. During the day, if you encounter the snake, the likelihood that it’ll hide and react slow is greater.
However at night, the Common Krait will not hesitate to bite at the first sign of annoyance and its agitation will rise quickly. Should you leave a bite untreated, nerve damage, muscle paralysis, and brain damage will soon follow.
Saw Scaled Viper
Saw Scaled Vipers’ call India, China, and Asia home so we’d be careful with that hotel reservation. While nocturnal, Saw Scaled Vipers’ are ridiculously quick.
Immediate pain, swelling, and bleeding from the mouth is the first ordeal you’ll suffer through. Additionally, your blood pressure will plummet while your heart rare slows. Note that for the following four to five weeks of a bite, you’ll experience crippling agony.
Desert Horned Viper
Up next on the list is the Desert Horned Viper. True to its name, this fella sports horns above its eyes. Why?
Philippine Cobra
Out of the entire Cobra species, you’re looking at THE most venomous and deadliest one.
The Philippine Cobra has the terrifying ability to shoot its venom some 10 feet in distance…great. Within minutes, you’ll endure cardiac and respiratory system failure.
Boomslang
Customarily based in South Africa, the Boomslang is lightning fast, can climb trees, and has a bite brimming with venomous toxins. Just nope to all of the above.
Oh yeah, they also have extraordinary Superman-like eyesight and can move their heads in an Exorcist-like motion to gather a better view of objects directly in front of them.
Peron’s Sea Snake
Might be best to avoid that cheap flight to the Gulf of Siam, the Strait of Taiwan, and the Coral sea islands. Why?
Because that’s the home of the Peron’s Sea Snake whose bite is filled with enough venom to kill you in minutes. Plus it’s the only sea snake that has spines on its head.
Elephant Trunk Snake
Indonesia is home to this fat, scary snake so mark that location off your cheap flight plan. Yeah, let that sink in. Pun not intended!
Similar to that of an elephant, the Elephant Trunk Snake has saggy, wrinkly skin which grows 10 feet in length. Bare in mind, its length and strength can pull a grown man underwater – we’re talking about the snake, not the elephant.
Eastern Brown Snake
The Eastern Brown Snake may have a tame name but there’s nothing tame about this snake; it carries enough venom to instantly kill an adult human being.
Not good would be an understatement. Researchers have strongly advised that if you should encounter one, stay still. Easier said than done, right?
King Cobra
Throughout Asia and the Indian jungles dwells the home of the King Cobra – the longest, most venomous snake in the entire world. How fatal?
While the King Cobra tends to only hunt lizards, rodents, and other snakes, however when it does bite a human, the venom can be fatal. If left untreated, the survival rate is a staggering 40 percent.
Death Adder
Australia, New Guinea, and some nearby islands are host to the most venomous and fastest snake around. However luckily, there is an antivenin available.
Thing is, they have incredible patience as they are known to lie in wait to ambush prey. Within six hours of being bitten, you’ll experience minor discomfort which then leads to paralysis and respiratory failure.
Darevsky’s Vipers
Armenia and Turkey sadly host one of the most venomous snakes in the region, the Darevsky’s Vipers.
However, a recent study suggests there are only around 500 of these particular snakes left alive. Whether that’s good news or not is up to you.
Yellow Bellied Sea Snake
However if bitten, the venom is highly potent.
Yes, the Yellow Bellied Sea Snake is easy to spot in the water so let’s chalk that up to good news.
Coastal Taipan
Most toxicological studies have revealed this species is the sixth-most venomous land snake. Yikes.
Russell’s Viper
The Russell’s Viper, or Daboia, can be found throughout Asia and is part of India’s ‘Big Four’. Swell.
A large number of snakebites are credited to the Russell’s Viper mainly due to their more aggressive mien and presence in highly populated areas.
Malayan Snake
Malayan Snake, or the Blue Krait, is located throughout parts of Southeast Asia and Indonesia. Makes the thought of a cheap flight to the area seem less appealing.
Dubois’ Seasnake
Locations like Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia and the northern, eastern and western coastal areas of Australia are where you’ll find the Dubois’ Seasnake. Great.
Doesn’t leave much room for a cheap ticket or hotel reservations in the area, now does it? Moreover, the Dubois’ Seasnake is one of the most venomous sea snakes, and ranks as one of the top three most venomous snakes in the entire world.
Many Banded Krait
Yup, we’d leave that cheap ticket behind. Furthermore, the mortality rate if bitten ranges between 25 to 35% or 70 to 100%. Either way, not good!
Commonly referred to as the Taiwanese Krait or the Chinese Krait, the Many Banded Krait is an extremely venomous species located in central and southern China and in Southeast Asia.
Burrowing Asp
Cue the “whomp-whomp-whomp” as the terrifying Burrowing Asp ranks high as very dangerous, especially when around small children. Why?
The Burrowing Asp hides underground, like in sand pits or underneath slides. Furthermore, their protruding fangs are so poisonous and all the fangs need to do is to get in contact with your skin. They don’t even need to bite you to cause serious harm or death.
Cape Cobra
Next up is one THE most dangerous species of cobra in all of Africa. Largely due to the fact the Cape Cobra carries exceptionally potent venom and can be found around or in houses.
Furthermore, the mortality rate is intensely high as it takes an hour (in severe cases) to ten hours (or more) for death to occur. Respiratory failure, due to the onset of paralysis, is also a symptom but an antivenom exists.
Forest Cobra
Native to central and western parts of Africa is where you’ll find the Forest Cobra.
While bites are less common to humans than any other African snake, a bite from the Forest Cobra is **ding-ding-ding** a life-threatening emergency.
Black Tiger Snakes
Booked a cheap flight and hotel reservation to the land down under? Keep a watchful eye out for Black Tiger Snakes then. They turn aggressive and strike.
Tingling, sweating, and numbness are all symptoms that follow a bite, and within half an hour of a bite, death can occur if left untreated. While Tiger Snakes are scared of humans, if they’re cornered, BOOM.
Gaboon Viper
The rain forests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa are where you’ll find the Gaboon Viper. Oh yeah, it also has the longest fangs of any viper. Think it ends there? Nope. Phew.
Green mambas
Out of the three kinds of Green Mambas (Western, Eastern, and Jameson) that exist, all are highly venomous, aggressive, and unpredictable. Great. No thanks.
Furthermore all three have the characteristics of being highly arboreal, alert, quick, and agile. Additionally, their venom is much more rapid-acting AND the dendrotoxins are was more devastating to the central nervous system.
South American Bushmaster
Large, quick, and turns aggressive when cornered is what this particular snake boasts of.
Sharp-Nosed Pit Viper
Sharp-Nosed Pit Viper may look weird but they’re also incredibly dangerous.
Beaked Sea Snake
Whether you know it as the Hook-Nosed Sea Snake, Common Sea Snake, or the Valakadyn Sea Snake; the Beaked Sea Snake makes the list.
Yes, it is also the most highly venomous sea snake species. Over 50% of all bites are caused by sea snakes, and also a vast majority of the envenoming and fatalities.
Mojave Rattlesnake
However, the chances of survival from a bite are much higher if you immediately seek medical attention. Kind of a no brainier there.
Caspian Cobra
Also known as the Central Asian Cobra, Oxus Cobra or Russian Cobra, but no matter what you call it, the Caspian Cobra is known to be the most bad tempered and aggressive of the Cobra species.
Found in Central Asia, we recommend you’re careful with your hotel reservation. Before we forget to mention, the Caspian Cobra is the most venomous cobra species worldwide.
Terciopelo
Commonly called the Bothrops Asper or Terciopelo, although it doesn’t matter what you call it, it’s still deadly. Smart and deadly, not what you want in a snake…ever.
Like most pit vipers, the Terciopelo can be found in southern Mexico and northern South America. The “ultimate pit viper” is often found in lowland habitats, where human habitation is more likely.
Malayan Pit Viper
The ill-tempered and quick to strike Malayan Pit Viper lurks throughout the area so yah know, stay alert.
Headed to Southeast Asia with your cheap ticket in hand and a map to the hotel reservation, well we’ve got news for you.
Tiger Rattlesnake
While the Tiger Rattlesnake carries a low venom yield, it’s still considered the most toxic of all rattlesnake venom.
Oh goody. Tiger Rattlesnakes may be reluctant to bite, but they’re exceptionally aggressive. The total package, eh?
Common Death Adder
Native to Australia, the Common Death Adder carries a high toxic neurotoxin which leads to paralysis and sometimes death. Uhhhhh, no. Just no.
Western Brown Snake
Scientifically known as Pseudonaja nuchalis, the Western Brown Snake is a venomous species which is common in Western Australia.
Hairy Bush Viper (Atheris Hispida)
Best known and easily remembered for its keeled dorsal scales which give off a bristly appearance.
You’ll often see them on top of flowers and terminal leaves so keep a watchful eye. And yes, bites can be fatal without treatment.
Dugite
Turns out that the Dugite is a venomous, potentially lethal, snake that is native to Western Australia.
Spitting Cobras
When defending themselves, a spitting cobra will project venom from their fangs.
In some instances, as far as 2 m (6.6 ft) away from its prey. Currently there are around 17 species of spitting cobras.
Inland Taipan
When it comes to the taipan genus, the Inland is an extremely venomous snake. In fact, many say that it THE most venomous snake in the world. Great. Just great.
Black Necked Spitting Cobra
Must we have spitting cobras? Looks like it.
Belchers Sea Snake (Hydrophis belcheri)
Goody, another extremely venomous snake species. (You did catch the sarcasm there, didn’t you? But in any regard, be cautious!
However let’s just reaffirm that the MOST venomous sea snake is the Dubois’ seasnake. Note that it tends to bite fisherman most commonly but that just “25% of those bitten are envenomed”.
Eyelash Palm Pit Viper
First of all, you’re not fooling anybody with a name like that – and technically it’s called the Bothriechis schlegelii.
Its creepy, scary “eyelashes” don’t take away from the fact that this snake is a venomous pit viper species located in Central and South America.
Red-Bellied Black Snake
As one of Australia’s best-known snakes, it can be found in the woodlands, forests, and swamplands of eastern Australia.
Now, while its venom is indeed capable of inflicting drastic morbidity, a bite isn’t generally fatal and is also much less venomous than any other Australian elapid snake.
Water Moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus)
Other common names are swamp moccasin, black moccasin, cottonmouth, gaper, or viper. Meaning that it can live and hunt both on land and underwater.
Chinese Cobra
Oh goody, the Chinese Cobra is actually one of the most prominent venomous snakes in all of mainland China and Taiwan.
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