Inland Taipan

The inland taipan, found in Australia, is the deadliest and most venomous snake in the world. It is dark tan with dark-edged scales and has the most toxic venom of all snakes. A single bite from an inland taipan can kill 100 humans due to the potency of its venom. The effects of the venom can be seen within minutes after the bite and can result in death in less than an hour. Despite not being aggressive, the inland taipan attacks with incredible speed when provoked and remains wary of humans.

Coastal Taipan

The coastal taipan, a deadly snake found in the Australian outback, is known for its incredible speed. It bites its victim multiple times before they can even react. It can range in color from light olive to dark brown, with reddish eyes, and has a long, slender body.

King Cobra

When one thinks of a snake, the King Cobra is the first to come to mind. Originating from South Asia, it holds the title of being the longest venomous snake in the world. Its bite is incredibly potent, capable of killing an elephant within a matter of hours. This snake can reach lengths of up to 18 feet and can raise its head several feet off the ground when provoked. A single bite from a King Cobra can be fatal to a human within 15 minutes, and it is known for biting multiple times in quick succession, injecting around 7 milliliters of venom. Additionally, the King Cobra is one of the few creatures in the animal kingdom that consumes its own species.

Banded Krait

The banded krait is easily identifiable due to its black color with yellow stripes and is known as one of the most recognizable snakes globally. This snake is primarily active at night and is sluggish during the day. It is commonly found in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and southern China. The banded krait possesses a highly toxic venom that can paralyze the respiratory muscles, ultimately leading to death by suffocation.

Saw-scaled viper

The saw-scaled viper holds the record for the highest number of human deaths caused by a snake. Experts believe that it is responsible for more fatalities than all other snake species combined. This deadly snake can be found in various parts of Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Subcontinent. It is known for its terrifying and aggressive behavior, often displaying a unique threat by producing a sharp sizzling sound through body rubbing. Despite its small size, the saw-scaled viper injects a small amount of venom with its bite, which can be fatal to humans within a few hours.

Eastern Tiger Snake

The eastern tiger snake is indigenous to southeastern Australia and resembles a tiger with its yellow and black scales. It possesses one of the deadliest venoms of all snakes and can induce poisoning within 15 minutes of a bite. The venom of the eastern tiger snake functions as a neurotoxin, resulting in intense pain, tingling, numbness, and eventually respiratory distress and paralysis.

Russell’s Viper

The Russell's viper, a native snake of the Indian subcontinent, is one of the four most dangerous snakes in India, responsible for numerous deaths each year. With a round, thick body, short tail, and a length of 4 to 6 feet, this viper is able to blend in with its surroundings due to its black and brown coloration. Often found hiding in fields, the Russell's viper is known to attack farmers. Its venom is extremely potent, making it one of the deadliest vipers in the world. A single bite from a Russell's viper can kill up to 22 humans, causing acute bleeding, defibration, hemorrhage, shock, and renal failure within hours.