There are about 8000 species of snakes that have populated the earth for a very long time. Out of these only 600 are considered to be extremely dangerous. Out of these 600, only 200 are those that cause fatality to the humans each year. It is a proven fact that the death rate related to any particular species of snake is very low and sometimes negligible. It never means that these snakes should be avoided as in the remotest parts of the world they do exist and the people fight their venom each day to survive. The deadliest snakes on the planet can cause death within minutes and even seconds.
Black Mamba
The appearance of the snake is more terrifying than its venom but still, it is one of the deadliest snakes in the world. The black mamba is mostly greenish-brown in color and the inside of the mouth is just pitch black. The slithering rate of this reptile is amazingly fast and if one is encountered it is never advised to run. The death rate of this snake is low as compared to the venom it has. There is another class of mamba which is known as green mamba and it is regarded one of the most poisonous snakes in South Africa. Its biological name of this snake is Dendroaspispolylepis. The snake bites more than once if anyone poses a threat to it or it feels that way.
Inland Taipan
This is the deadliest snake in the world and at the same time, it has a very low death rate. The fatalities caused by this snake are a few hundred in the past decade. It also does not pose threat as it does not live in inhabited areas at all. If at any point of time inland taipan is encountered then it is highly advised not to provoke the snake in any manner or you could easily face death.
Tiger Snake
This snake is native to Tasmania and Southern Australia. The toxins which it injects into the human body can paralyze the victim within minutes and if there is no treatment then the sure death is just 30 minutes away. It is one of those snakes that have very bizarre behavior and it means that their speed and the way of attack vary from prey to prey which is something very uncommon.
Saw Scaled Viper
The snake is responsible for the number of deaths all around the world. It has highly toxic venom that contains a cocktail of hemolysins and mycotoxins which means that once inject it quickly paralyzes the central nervous system and respiratory system completely. The threat of this snake is huge as it ambushes the prey.
King Cobra
This snake has the highest population in India and it is responsible for many deaths throughout the country. It attacks the humans and often finds preys in inhabited areas which makes it even lethal. The biological name of this snake is OphiophagusHannah. Due to advancement in medical science, 50% of humans in the 21st century can survive its bite.
