May 17, 2025
Venomous viper: 6 snakes that can easily kill
Siddhartha JanaInland Taipan: Deadliest venom
The Inland Taipan’s venom is so potent, one bite can kill 100 adults. Found in Australia, it hides in animal burrows and rarely comes in contact with humans. Its venom spreads quickly due to a special enzyme.
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Coastal Taipan: Fast and fatal
This snake, common in coastal Australia, is extremely venomous and incredibly fast. Before anti-venom, its bite was almost always deadly, making it one of the most dangerous snakes to encounter.
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Black Mamba: Fast-acting killer
Native to sub-Saharan Africa, the black mamba is aggressive and feared. Its venom causes symptoms in 10 minutes and can lead to death within 30 minutes without treatment.
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Russell’s Viper: Painful and common
Russell’s viper causes the most painful bites and is responsible for 43% of snakebites in India. It's part of the "Big Four" snakes. Thankfully, anti-venom exists and has saved many lives.
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Indian Cobra: Iconic and deadly
Often seen in rural India, especially during monsoons, the cobra’s bite can kill a human in 15 minutes. It can lift a third of its body when threatened and is the world’s longest venomous snake.
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Saw-Scaled Viper: Small but lethal
This aggressive snake makes a "sizzling" sound when threatened. Found in Asia and the Middle East, it causes around 5,000 deaths annually in India, making it one of the most dangerous snakes.
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