Some of the most dangerous bites are known to come from snakes. Although not all snakes are venomous, the ones that are may have the potential to inflict a death sentence within 30 minutes. This is the power of one of the world’s most venomous animals.
Snakes can be anywhere, from the arid deserts of Australia to the tropical backyards of Florida residents. Those who are unfortunate enough to be bitten by snakes have described agonizing snake bite symptoms such as difficulty breathing, vomiting and nausea; numbness, and organ failure. It’s a relatively painful way of dying. And even though we have developed anti-venom which has been responsible for the survival of many; if not treated, bites from venomous snakes can still claim lives. From Russell’s Viper to the Black Mamba, these are 10 of the world’s most venomous snakes.
The World’s Most Venomous Snake
Even though rattlesnake bites are rarely fatal to humans when given proper medical treatment (including antivenin), its bites are some of the most frequent among all snakes. The greatest concentration of them is in the Southwest and northern Mexico, while Arizona is home to thirteen species of rattler, more than any other state.
