Introduction to the list of the top ten venomous snakes in the world!

Snakes are warm and cold-blooded animals, and they are also one of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs. They are generally divided into non-poisonous snakes and poisonous snakes. Some poisonous snakes can secrete venom and poison people or animals who have been bitten. There are many kinds of venomous snakes in the world. Here is a list of the top ten venomous snakes in the world.

1. Sea snake

The sea snake, which belongs to the cobra family, is a reptile that lives in the sea. China is mainly distributed in the South China Sea, Beibu Gulf and the coastal areas of Hainan, Taiwan, Guangxi, Guangdong and Fujian provinces. Its venom belongs to the strongest animal venom, which is composed of nerve venom similar to cobra venom. the first feeling after poisoning is muscle weakness, soreness, ptosis and strong jaws, as well as severe damage to the heart and kidney. people who are bitten can die within hours to days.

2. Taipan Snake

Taipan snake belongs to the cobra family, distributed along the eastern and northern coasts of Australia, as well as the islands of New Guinea, inhabiting inaccessible dry plains, grasslands, deserts and dry riverbeds. It is the largest venomous snake in Australia, and its venom mainly contains severe neurotoxins, muscle toxins and clotting factors, which can cause hemolysis and clotting disorders, and further contribute to paralysis and cardiopulmonary failure and then death. the fastest time of death for those bitten is 30 minutes.

3. Viper

Viper belongs to the family Viperidae, which is mainly distributed in Taiwan, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and other provinces in China. It lives in mountains and plains, and mainly lives in broad fields. Its venom is mainly neurotoxic, and it also contains hemorrhagic poison, which can cause local pain, swelling, and transient syncope after poisoning. Serious cases often die because of cerebral hemorrhage or acute renal failure. Detoxification and detoxification should be done within two hours after being bitten. Injecting viper serum is the only effective way, otherwise it will cause death.

4. Tiger snake

Tiger snakes belong to the cobra family, born in semi-arid regions of Australia and Tasmania, and inhabit rainforests, wet hardleaf forests, dry hardleaf forests and wet woodlands. Its venom contains neurotoxin, coagulant, hemolysin, and muscle toxin. after being bitten, in addition to severe pain in the wound, the toxin extending from the wound will also cause pain in the foot and neck, paralysis and sweating in the body. Immediately began dyspnea and local limb paralysis, if not immediately treated, the fatality rate reached 45%.

5. Black mamba snake

Black mamba snakes belong to the cobra family and are widely distributed in sub-Saharan Africa. Shrubs are their main habitat, often hiding in abandoned termite hills, dead tree holes or rock crevices. Its venom mainly contains neurotoxin and cardiotoxin. the symptoms of poisoning are usually syncope, dyspnea, uneven heartbeat, paralysis and so on. In severe cases, there will be heartbeat and respiratory failure. If you are not injected with antivenom after being bitten, it can cause death within 30 to 60 minutes.

6. Silver ring snake

Silver ring snake belongs to the cobra family. China is distributed in various provinces and regions south of the Yellow River. It lives in plains, hills or foothills near water. It is often found in fields, roadsides, graveyards and vegetable gardens. Its venom has two kinds of neurotoxins, α-and β-bungarotoxin. After poisoning, the feeling is not obvious at first, and the pain is small. If it is not treated in time after several hours, it often dies because of respiratory paralysis. After being bitten, if it is not treated in time, it will die in 40 minutes in a short time or 24 hours in a long time.

7. Rattlesnakes

Rattlesnakes belong to the viper family, widely distributed in the New World from Canada to South America and usually inhabit relatively dry areas. Its venom is blood-type snake venom, and immediately after poisoning, it has a serious tingling and burning sensation, then faints and begins to hallucinate after regaining consciousness. after entering the human body, the venom will produce an enzyme that makes people's muscles rot rapidly and destroy people's nerve fibers. it can also cause brain death after entering the nervous system, and must be treated immediately after being bitten, otherwise it will lead to death.

8. King Cobra

The king cobra belongs to the cobra family, which is often found in southwest and South China. It usually lives in grasslands, open slopes and forests, mostly near the edge of the forest, and also lives in deserts. Its venom mainly contains neurotoxins as well as cardiotoxins, which can cause severe pain, visual impairment, dizziness, lethargy and paralysis after poisoning, then go into shock, and eventually die of respiratory failure and reduced heartbeat. You can die within 30 minutes after being bitten.

9. Cobra

Cobra belongs to the family Cobra, which is mainly distributed in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, Indonesia and other places. China has a large number of cobras in Yongzhou, Hunan Province, and lives in bushes or bamboo forests in plains, hills and mountainous areas. Its venom contains mixed toxins (both neurotoxins and blood toxins), which can lead to respiratory paralysis and suffocation. Antivenom should be used immediately after a bite and artificial ventilation should be done until the venom is degraded. If the treatment is ineffective, the patient will die in 6-12 hours.

10. Golden Ring Snake

Golden ring snake belongs to the cobra family. It is distributed in Guangxi, Guangdong, Hainan, Fujian, Jiangxi, Yunnan and Hubei. It lives in plains or low mountains at an altitude of 180m and 1014m, and is active in plains, hills, mountain jungles, ponds, streams and dwellings. It is less toxic than its close relative, silver ring snake, but it is still a drama venomous snake, and its number is more than that of silver ring snake.

The above is an introduction to the list of the top ten venomous snakes in the world. I hope it will be useful to you.