Many people are terrified of snakes. Their venom’s chilling effects are widely known. There are more than 3,700 species of snakes in the world, but not all of them are poisonous. There are only 200 species that can kill or seriously hurt humans, and 600 that are venomous. 

Venom is a toxin an animal secrets into its victims via a bite or sting. This is not the same as poison, which enters its victims through the skin, mouth, or inhalation. 

According to the WHO, 5.4 million people (about twice the population of Arkansas) are bitten by venomous snakes annually, resulting in 81,000–138,000 fatalities and numerous amputations. 

Inland Taipan 

One bite from an Inland Taipan can kill a hundred men due to its extremely deadly venom. It causes respiratory arrest and paralyzes the victim’s muscles. Hemolytic properties are another feature of its venom that cause damage and fragmentation of red blood cells. 

Inland Taipans move swiftly and launch multiple strikes during an attack. They are known as “the Fierce Snake” because of their fierceness. 

After being bitten, victims may suffer from nausea, headaches, stomach pain, and other uncomfortable symptoms. To avoid fatalities, immediate medical attention is necessary. 

King Cobra 

Some of the deadliest snakes on the planet, king cobras are found in the Philippines, northern India, eastern Indonesia, Southern China, and the Malay Peninsula. A deadly snake that can quickly suffocate people is the king cobra. The body’s nerves of king cobra bites. A king cobra bite can kill 20 people or even an elephant due to its 1.09 mg/kg LD50 toxicity. 

Chinese Copperhead 

The Chinese copperhead is native to Southeast Asia, and as of right now, no subspecies of this genus have been identified. These locals believe that after being bitten by this specific snake, the victim can only walk 100 steps before passing out. 

The Chinese copperhead is also known as “Hundred Pacers” for this reason. Nonetheless, the deal toll is unusual; typically, the bite results in gangrene and limb loss. This specific snake has an LD50 of 0.38 mg/kg.  

Saw-Scaled Viper 

Because they are frequently found in populated areas and lack easily accessible antivenom in rural areas, saw-scaled vipers are regarded as one of the deadliest snakes in the world. More people have died from it than from all other snakes combined. The saw-scaled viper moves sideways, or sidewinding, in contrast to most other snakes. Their food sources include mammals, birds, reptiles, lizards, amphibians, scorpions, and centipedes. They are nocturnal creatures. 

Yellow Bellied Sea Snake 

Hundreds of miles out from the coast, these amazing sea snakes can be found swimming in the open waters. They live in the waters off the coasts of Mexico’s western region, southern Asia, northern Australia, and eastern Africa. 

Their lower bodies, or bellies, are a vivid yellow color, as suggested by their name, while their upper bodies are black. Fortunately for humans, their spotted black and yellow tail pattern makes them easy to spot in the water. 

Sea snakes with yellow bellies have a diving time of more than an hour. It hunts fish, consuming them after its venom paralyzes them. They have strong neurotoxins in their venom that can paralyze humans. 

Remember that each dangerous snake in the World is different and requires different treatments. In general, snakes dislike people and are more afraid of us than they are of us. In most cases, they even flee when they hear us approaching.  

When we do encounter a snake, it’s usually because we caught it off guard. Snakes struggle to find food and a place to live due to deforestation and the invasion of more forest land, which has affected many other animals. This forces the snakes to venture into human habitations, which leads to confrontations and bites. 

Keep in mind that snakes prefer to be left alone the next time you see one, and unless you are an experienced snake handler, never attempt to handle a snake.