These are the 10 most venomous snakes in the world
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: September 1, 2021 06:49 PM2021-09-01T18:49:40+5:302021-09-01T18:49:40+5:30
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There are many poisonous animals in the world. However, snakes are the leading cause of death. According to the World Health Organization, snakes bite 5.4 million people every year. Of these, 81,000 to 1.38 lakh people die. Snake bites can lead to death if left untreated within minutes
1. Black Mamba- The most dangerous snake in Africa is the Black Mamba. In scientific parlance it is called dendrospis polylapsis. The venom of this snake inactivates the human nervous system and muscles, which can lead to paralysis. No treatment within 20 minutes.
2. Fer-de-Lance- Fer-de-Lance is scientifically called Bothrops asper. As soon as its poison enters the human body, the body turns black and blue. This snake is found mainly in South America. The hand of the same snake in half of all snake bite cases in Central America.
3. Boomslang- This snake is also called the Green Tree Snake of South Africa. Its scientific name is Dyspholidus typus. Even the youngest of these snakes is dangerous. Bleeding from an adult's eyes, lungs, kidneys, heart and brain within 24 hours of being bitten by a snake.
4. Eastern Tiger- This snake is found in the mountains and grasslands of south-eastern Australia. Its classical name is Notchis scutatus. The name Tiger Snake is due to the yellow and black stripes on its body. Its poison can kill a person within 15 minutes.
5. Russell Viper- This snake is found in India. This snake kills about 58,000 people every year. Russell Viper's scientific name is Daboia Russell. In South India and Sri Lanka, farmers are often bitten by paddy fields. The bite of this snake causes kidney failure.
6. Saw-Scale Viper- The scientific name of this snake is Ichis carinatus. It is the smallest of the four largest snakes in India. But, it competes with Russell Viper, Crate and Cobra. This snake bites cause terrible pain. And death can happen in an hour or two.
Banded Carat- This is a slow moving snake. This snake usually bites in the dark. His bite can cause paralysis. The diaphragm of the body stops working. Also, the bite of this snake stops air from entering the lungs. This causes the person to suffocate and die.
The King Cobra is the longest venomous snake in the world. It can be up to 18 feet long. This snake can lift up to one third of its body. The classical name of this snake is Ophifagus hanna. After its bite, 7 ml of poison enters the body. This snake bites only 15 m.
9. Coastal Typhoon- Coastal typhoon is scientifically called Oxyurenus scutulatus. This snake flees quickly after being bitten. This snake can fly up to a few feet in the air and catch its prey. This snake is more common in places with moisture.
10. Inland Typhoon- This is one of the most venomous snakes in the world. This snake is found in Australia. It does not come in contact with humans quickly, so its bites kill less humans and more animals.