There are many dangerous animals in the world. Among them, the majority are non-toxic, but in individuals that are dangerous to humans, there is so much toxin that they more than compensate for the quantity with quality.
We will place the reptiles in rank and see which ones are better not to meet under any circumstances.
Philippine cobra - fifth place
It's about one of the varieties - the Philippine. Unlike his brothers, who, in principle, do not differ in particular danger, is very aggressive. The antidote must be administered no later than 30 minutes, because after this time death will occur. And this despite the fact that there is an antidote for a long time. The cause of high mortality is paralysis of the respiratory system, which sometimes cannot be stopped.
The list of the most dangerous snakes fall quite deservedly, because:
- Possess strong poison (among cobras - the most toxic);
- A single injection dose reaches up to 250 mg;
- It can not only bite, but also accurately spit in the eye from a distance of up to 3 meters.
Black Mamba - fourth place
The black mamba tries to escape from meeting with the threat, becoming dangerous only in a hopeless situation. The body length (up to 3 m /) and the amount of poison released (with multiple attacks by the victim can release 400 mg into it) can also be attributed to the criteria that characterize it as one of the most dangerous snakes.The antidote must be administered in the first 20 minutes after the attack.
Angry Reptile:
- It develops a speed of up to 11 km / h - the main quality due to which it is one of the most dangerous snakes;
- Chases the victim and attacks again and again.
The locals (habitat - South and East Africa) nicknamed the bite of the black mamba "kiss of death."
Malaysian Krayt - third place
The reptile crawled to the third line of the rating primarily for the content of the poison. The toxins in it are so diverse that it is difficult to find an antidote. In addition, the danger to people is that Krayt loves dry places, so in houses you can often find them.
The teeth of this species of snake are small, but able to bite through light clothing, which is characteristic of the region of their habitat.
The inhabitants of Indonesia and Malaysia are inherent in:
- A variety of toxins in the poison;
- Disgusting character;
- Playfulness and mobility.
The positive sides of the krait can be called their bright color (it is difficult to notice in the house or in the yard) and nightlife, which reduces the number of meetings.
Second Place - Mulga
Another representative of the Australian fauna. The brown king (also called the Mulga snake) can attack for no apparent reason. Mulga’s habits are different. A snake can rush in pursuit if it is angry with something, but most often it makes one throw. If the attempt is successful, it bites its teeth into the victim and holds it tight for some time. The toxicity of the poison is not too high.Here the fact that he enters the victim’s body constantly, while Mulga holds his teeth, plays a big role. The dose of one bite is up to 150 ml, and it increases until the snake misses its prey.
Reptile was placed on the second line of the rating for:
- Severe aggressive character;
- Rather big dimensions (up to 3 m)
- The amount of poison released at one time.
The best option in the event of a rendezvous is to freeze, as Mulga reacts to movement.
The most dangerous snake in the world - Taipan
It is difficult to divide the first, second and third places according to danger, but there is certainly a place for taipan in this three “winners”. The main habitat is Australia. Taipan venom has a neuroparalytic effect, affects blood coagulation, which contributes to the appearance of blood clots and clogging of blood vessels. When a reptile attacks, from 120 to 400 mg of a toxic substance enters the body, so if you do not provide help, then within 4-12 hours a fatal outcome will occur. Mortality is high - up to 50% of cases the victim cannot be saved.
The title of one of the most dangerous snakes has earned for:
- Teeth 13 mm long;
- Potent poison;
- Quick response and agility;
- Body dimensions.
The snake leads a daily lifestyle, which increases the chances of meeting it. Taipan is aggressive, and he himself assesses the threat. It is enough for him to decide that danger is coming from someone, as several successive throws of the reptile should follow. The largest number of victims recorded in the Australian state of Queensland.
Snakes live on all continents, but the most dangerous are found in Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia and Africa. Especially it is worth avoiding meetings with taipan, mulga, Malay krai, black mamba and Philippine cobra.However, with other reptiles, a rendezvous may not be very pleasant, so it’s better not to test their poison on yourself.
