Ten Venomous Snakes in the World to Avoid Quiz

Answer: Black mamba

I'm pretty sure many of you will know that the black mamba is actually not black. It's more likely to be dark brown, grey, or olive green; there may be another combination of the colours depending on the location. The reason it's called the black mamba is because of the colour inside the mouth. The black mamba can be found in many parts of Africa including Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.

The deadliest snake in Africa is the black mamba. Its bite has a 100% death rate if left untreated. A black mamba will repeatedly bite its victim after attacking. Its venom is exceedingly lethal; two drops are said to be enough to kill most humans. Even though the majority of bites are deadly without medical intervention, they account for relatively few fatalities.

The black mamba has an average length of around eight feet (2.4 metres) but could grow up to around 14 feet (4.3 meters). When the black mamba's egg hatches, the baby snakes are quite big, ranging in size from 20 to 24 inches (50 to 60 centimetres) in length. Even the young snakes have the venom to kill a human if not treated.

The Western tiger snake has an average length of two metres (6 ft 7 in) and is the longest of this species, with the peninsula tiger snake being the shortest with an average length of 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in).

The Philippine cobra has an average length of 1.0 metres (3.3 feet), although it can grow up to 1.6 metres (5.2 feet). The Philippine cobra is also a spitting cobra that can spray its venom up to three metres away with great accuracy. There are many reports on the internet from several organisations that state the Philippine cobra is the third-most dangerous snake in the world and the most deadly cobra.

The coastal taipan is Australia's second-longest venomous snake and has an average length of 2.5m (8.1 ft), although there are recorded reports of 3.35m (10.9 ft).

Answer: Saw-scaled viper

The saw-scaled viper is found in regions of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. This snake likes the desert and dry savannah regions. One of the reasons this snake is so dangerous is because it lives in highly populated areas. It is really important to get medical help as soon as possible because at least 20% of people bitten without medical help will lose their lives. The venom is not the most toxic compared to other venomous snakes, but the amount it injects in a single bite can be up to 12mg, which is very high.

Although localised pain and swelling are experienced after being bitten, this is not a fatal outcome. Their venom results in coagulation defects, or abnormal blood clotting, and haemorrhaging. Common symptoms include nosebleeds, bloody faeces or urine, and blood in the cough. Another condition could be Hypovolaemic shock is a condition in which the body has an unusually low fluid level. The majority of victims experience hypouresis, or insufficient urination, and some even need renal dialysis.

Answer: Mainland tiger snake

You can find the mainland tiger snake on the south-eastern coast of Australia. They live very close to where people live and the farming community, attracted by mice and small rodents. To survive a bite from this snake, you really need medical attention as soon as possible, or death is almost certain.

If bitten, the venom can cause breathing difficulties and paralysis. The venom will also destroy the blood and muscles, resulting in renal failure.

There are mountain pit vipers in China, India, and Nepal, among other countries of Asia. Additionally, China, Thailand, and Cambodia are home to a subspecies. This snake inhabits subtropical forests, rugged mountainous regions, and habitats close to rivers and streams.

The blue krait, also known as the Malayan krait, can be found on the continents of Asia and Oceania, and in Southeast Asia. This particular snake can be found in several countries, including Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Asia has its fair share of venomous snakes; another species is the red-necked keelback. You can find this snake in dozens of Asian countries. Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Burma are all home for this snake. These snakes are typically found close to bodies of water. They live in rice fields next to ponds and rivers, as well as damp grasslands, marshes, and swamps.

Answer: Fierce snake

Due to its very toxic venom, which is thought to be the strongest of any land snake in the world, it's possible that the inland taipan could kill an adult human in 45 minutes with medical intervention. It has been said that one bite from this snake has the potential to kill over one hundred fully grown adults. The good news is that it rarely comes into contact with humans as it lives in remote areas of Australia.

The Inland taipan got its nickname, of fierce snake, not because of the way it acts but because of how deadly the venom is. This particular snake will bite more than once if need be and can bite in the same place multiple times, releasing a huge amount of venom compared to other snakes. In actual fact, the Inland taipan is quite laid-back and very timid; however, if threatened or cornered, it will defend itself with devastating results.

Answer: Coastal taipan

The coastal taipan is also known as the eastern taipan. This snake ranges from northern New South Wales to Brisbane and northern Western Australia on the east coast.

To put things in perspective, the venom of the coastal taipan is rated as the third most toxic of all land snakes worldwide. However, the fact that it is found in locations where more humans are likely to encounter it adds to its image as a more hazardous snake than its inland relative, the inland taipan. Before the antivenom was discovered in the 1950s, a taipan bite was almost always fatal.

A variety of toxins are present in the venom of coastal Taipan. A neurotoxic, the most potent component, paralyses the victim's heart, lungs, and diaphragm nerves, suffocating them. Moreover, it has a potent myotoxin that breaks down muscle tissue and a procoagulant that leads to aberrant coagulation and internal bleeding.

Answer: Russell's viper

The Russell's viper, common krait, Indian cobra, and Indian saw-scaled viper are known as the big four. Russell's vipers can be found in farms, wooded plantations, and second-growth woods (sometimes known as scrub jungles). They are primarily found in open, grassy, or bushy environments.

This snake is also found in other countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, and Pakistan, to name a few. In rural India, the Russell's viper is responsible for the majority of deaths in India. According to the National Library of Medicine, India has up to 58,000 related deaths from snake bites a year.

The National Library of Medicine reports that 37,000 patients with snakebite injuries are admitted to Sri Lankan hospitals annually. In comparison to other snakes in Sri Lanka, the Russell's viper is responsible for between 30% and 40% of snake bites. There have been more fatalities and potentially life-threatening problems caused by this snake than any other in Sri Lanka.

Answer: King cobra

King cobras are primarily found in the plains and rain forests of southern China, southeast Asia, and India. They can be found in many different types of habitats, such as rivers, mangrove swamps, woods, bamboo thickets, high-altitude grasslands, and adjacent agricultural areas. Being the longest venomous snake in the world, the king cobra may reach lengths of up to 18.5 feet (5.6 metres), although the average length is 10 to 12 feet (3 to 3.6 metres).

Although its venom is not the strongest among venomous snakes, it can kill up to 20 humans or an elephant with the amount of neurotoxin it can inject into a single bite. The venom of the king cobra damages the brain's respiratory centres, resulting in heart failure and respiratory arrest.

Answer: Australia

The eastern brown snake is also known as the common brown snake. This snake can be found in parts of Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. More people die in Australia from the bite of the brown snake than from any other snake in Australia; however, it's very rare for anyone to die from any snake bite in Australia if medical help with an anti-venom is administered.

The venom is made up of a mixture of elements including neurotoxin, procoagulant and cardiotoxins and other toxins. The neurotoxic is the most potent component as it can cause heart failure, uncontrollable bleeding and problems with the lungs and breathing.

Answer: Eastern diamondback rattlesnake

The longest and heaviest venomous snake in North America is the eastern diamondback rattlesnake. Although some individuals can reach lengths of up to 2.4 metres (8 feet), their average length is between 0.8 and 1.8 metres (3 and 6 feet).

The range of the eastern diamondback rattlesnake covers quite an area. It can be found in parts of the southeastern United States, including South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and North Carolina.
It is regarded as the most venomous snake in the US. If bitten by this snake, the venom causes the blood cells to break down and also affects blood clotting. It can also cause widespread tissue injuries. Even with an anti-venom, it's quite common to lose limbs and cause long-term effects.

The copperhead grows on average between two and three feet (0.6 to 0.9 meters) in length, with the females slightly longer. The copperhead is also known as a pit viper

The length of an adult timber rattlesnake can range from 2.5-5 feet, which is around 76-1.5 meters. There have been reports that some males have grown to around seven feet in length (2 metres).

The length of a Mojave rattlesnake ranges from two to four feet long on average. (0.6 to 1.5 meters). The Mojave rattlesnake has two subspecies. The humantlan rattlesnake (C. scutulatus salvini) and the mojave rattlesnake (C.scutulatus scutulatus). Their range, colouring, and venom characteristics set these two apart. Although different, they are on average the same size.

Answer: Sub-Saharan Africa

The Afrikaans term boomslang means "tree snake." The name comes from the snake's typical habitat of trees and shrubs. The Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and northern Gauteng are among the regions where this snake can be found.

Case studies have shown us how powerful boomslang venom is. The slow-acting, hemotoxic venom can cause symptoms of envenomation to appear anywhere between 4 and 30 hours after injection. The most common symptom is bleeding from the puncture wounds made by the fangs, which is then followed by internal bleeding, mucous membrane bleeding, a nosebleed, and a strong headache. People who get bitten may not die for a day or two if they are left untreated; however, it's quite rare.

Of all the snakes in Africa, the boomslang (Dispholidus typus) possesses the strongest venom per bite. The boomslang has around 8 mg of venom and requires about 0.025 mg for a lethal bite, so little that it is invisible to the naked eye. In contrast, the black mamba produces more than 300 mg of venom and requires about 15 mg to attack an adult.