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10. Rattlesnake
Rattlesnake is a highly venomous pit-vyper species. It is found predominantly in the desert regions of the southwestern United States as well as central Mexico, and is largely considered by scientists to possess the most toxic venom of all rattlesnake species. The snake’s color varies from light green to brown, allowing it to easily blend in with its nearby surroundings. The venom of Rattlesnake is extremely deadly, and nearly matches the toxicity of several elapids. Rattlesnake are relatively rare due to the prominence of CroFab antivenom. This antivenom, which uses the Rattlesnake venom in its manufacture and development, is highly effective for neutralizing the effects of the snake’s bites.
9. Philippine Cobra
The Philippine Cobra is a highly venomous species of snakes residing in the northernmost corners of the Philippine islands. It often inhabits the low-lying plains and forest regions of the Philippine. The species is quite stocky and possesses a hood that can be raised when threatened. The snake tends to be brown in color, with older snakes lightening in their brown appearance with age. The average length of the cobra is approximately 3.3 feet, but some Philippine Cobras have been known to reach lengths of 5.2 feet.
Symptoms of a cobra’s bite include extreme nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, difficulty speaking and breathing. Unlike the Rattlesnake, symptoms often appear very rapidly (within 30 minutes).
Although treatments are available to help mitigate the venom, they are not always successful, and the cobra’s bites often result in death.
8. Death Adder
The Death Adder is a highly venomous elapid snake found in Australia and New Guinea and the surrounding region. It is considered one of the deadliest snakes in the world, with approximately seven different species making up its overall genus. Although the Death Adder has a viper-like appearance, it is actually a member of the elapid family of snakes, which includes Cobras and Black Mambas.
Death Adders are quite short, with triangular heads and small scales adorning their bodies. Unlike many snakes that actively hunt, the Death Adder often lies in wait for its prey and ambushes potential victims with lightning-fast strikes. Amazingly, the Death Adder can strike its prey and inject it with venom in less than 0.15 seconds. Bites from a Death Adder are extremely deadly and can result in death within six hours if treatment is not sought out. Similar to other snakes in this list, the venom often causes paralysis, as well as a complete respiratory system shutdown. Although antivenoms have been developed for the Death Adders, deaths still occur from their bite as antivenom is only able to slow down the progression of symptoms to a degree.
7. Tiger Snake
The Tiger Snake is a highly venomous snake that is found along the southern sector of Australia and Tasmania. The Tiger Snake is often found in coastal regions, wetlands, and marshes due to the abundance of prey in these sorts of environments. Tiger Snakes reach a size of approximately 3.93 feet in length and come in a large variety of colors depending on their location. Similar to cobras, the tiger snake is quite aggressive when startled, and will flatten its body in order to raise its head above ground level. The Tiger Snake’s venom is comprised of highly potent neurotoxins, coagulants, myotoxins, and haemolysins. Symptoms of their bite include extreme pain in the foot and neck, body tingling, excessive sweating, numbness, trouble breathing, and paralysis. Luckily, there is an effective antivenom.
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