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- Autumn Spanne
- Inland Taipan. Considered the world’s most venomous snake, Australia’s rare and reclusive inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) mounts rigorous self-defense when provoked, striking with one or more bites.
- Black Mamba. The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) inhabits vast areas of savannah, hill country, and forests in southern and eastern Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Boomslang. The reclusive boomslang (Dispholidus typus) is native to central and southern Africa and generally blends with the browns and greens of trees and shrubs.
- Blue Malayan Coral Snake. The blue Malayan coral snake (Calliophis bivirgatus) has a pair of dazzling light blue stripes running the length of its blue-black body and a red-orange head and tail.
Venomous snakes are species of the suborder Serpentes that are capable of producing venom, which they use for killing prey, for defense, and to assist with digestion of their prey. The venom is typically delivered by injection using hollow or grooved fangs, although some venomous snakes lack well
- Inland taipan. The inland taipan is one of the most venomous snakes, according to the International Journal of Neuropharmacology, meaning just a teensy bit of its venom can kill prey (or human victims).
- Coastal taipan. You could be bitten multiple times before becoming aware of the coastal taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus), thanks to its incredible speed, according to the Australian Museum.
- King cobra. The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the world's longest venomous snake, measuring up to 18 feet (5.4 m), according to the Natural History Museum in London.
- Banded krait. The banded krait (Bungarus fasciatus) is a slow mover during the day and is much more likely to bite after dark. The snake's venom can paralyze muscles and prevent the diaphragm from moving, according to a 2016 study published in the journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.
- Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake is an abundant species of Rattlesnake in the southwest United States.
- Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is the largest species of Rattlesnake and actually one of the largest venomous snakes in the world (Wildlife Informer | Largest Venomous Snakes in the World).
- Sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes) The Sidewinder gets its common name from the way it moves. Sidewinders move their coils (you guessed it!) sideways which allows them to get traction on desert sand.
- Mojave Rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus) The Mojave Rattlesnake has one of the most potent venoms of any rattlesnake. Their venom affects the nervous system and attacks the blood stream, making this a snake you definitely wouldn’t want to be bitten by!
Learn about the venomous snakes that live in tropical regions and pose a threat to humans. Find out their names, characteristics, habitats, and how they kill their prey and victims.
- John P. Rafferty
Learn about the 10 most venomous snakes on the planet, based on their LD50 scores, and how they affect humans and their prey. Find out where they live, what they look like, and how they hunt.
Learn about the four types of venomous snakes in the United States: rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, and coral snakes. See photos, habitats, and treatment options for snake bites.
