The Most Deadly Snakes in the World

Published on January 2, 2018
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Tiger rattlesnake

The Tiger rattlesnake (Crotalus tigris) has a low venom yield but is still considered to have the most toxic of all rattlesnake venoms, and also the highest venom toxicity of all snakes in the Western Hemisphere. Although they are reluctant to bite, tiger rattlensakes are known to be rather aggressive as they have a tendency to stand their ground and aggressively defend themselves, they do pose a serious threat to humans.

Tiger Rattlesnake

Tiger Rattlesnake

Western Brown snake

The Western brown snake, or Pseudonaja nuchalis, is a highly venomous species of brown snake which is common in Western Australia. Its venom does have powerful neurotoxins, nephrotoxins and a procoagulant. Their bite is typically painless and difficult to see due to their small fangs. Some symptoms of their bite are headache, nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, severe coagulopathy and sometimes, kidney damage.

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Western Brown Snake

Western Brown Snake