16th February, 2024
CHIRANJIT MITRA
● Venom Toxicity: Measured by LD50 (amount of venom to kill 50% of test mice), lower LD50 means higher toxicity. ● Venom Volume: How much venom is delivered per bite. ● Temperament: Aggressive snakes or those quick to defend themselves pose a greater danger. ● Region: Human-snake encounter frequency matters; a highly venomous, shy, reclusive snake is less risky.
Often considered the world's most venomous LAND snake. Thankfully, it's shy and found in sparsely populated areas.
Large, high-yield venom and potentially aggressive if threatened.
A smaller snake, but very fast and defensive, and its venom is highly potent. Thrives in populated regions increasing danger.
With lethal venom, however, this marine snake is usually non-confrontational, and bites are rare.
Highly irritable with potent venom. It is responsible for more human deaths than other snakes due to its proximity to populations.
Found throughout Asia, it adapts well to human areas and has potent venom but is generally slow-moving unless alarmed.
Not purely based on venom, their size, speed, aggression, and frequent human interaction lead to tragic bites.
Powerful neurotoxic venom. Varies geographically; some populations are highly toxic, while others are mildly so.
Rear-fanged and slow venom action can lead to underestimating bite, causing fatalities.
The world's longest venomous snake, a single bite yields massive quantities of venom, leading to rapid incapacitation.