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Top Ten Dangerous Snakes in the World

Hydrophis ​Belcheri​
Hydrophis ​Belcheri​

Hydrophis belcheri, commonly known as the faint-banded sea snake or Belcher's sea snake, is a venomous species of elapid sea snake. It has a timid temperament and would normally have to be subjected to severe mistreatment before biting.

Rattlesnake​
Rattlesnake​

If you are a long time reader of Listverse you will remember that we have previously had two lists on snakes: 10 lesser known venomous snakes and 10 unusual and amazing snakes. Surprisingly we have not published a list of the most venomous snakes - and so today we fill that void with the following list.

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Common ​Death Adder​
Common ​Death Adder​

If it does so, it may bite many times during a single attack. Less than half contain venom, but those that do can cause paralysis or death. Because of its proximity to population centers and its aggression, you could argue the Eastern Brown Snake is the most dangerous snake in the world.

Taipan​
Taipan​

Many snake experts have cited the black mamba and the coastal taipan as the world's most dangerous, albeit not the most venomous snakes. Both species are elapids, and in several aspects of morphology, ecology and behaviour, the coastal taipan is strongly convergent with the black mamba.

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Eastern ​Brown Snake​
Eastern ​Brown Snake​

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Malayan Krait​
Malayan Krait​

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Black Mamba​
Black Mamba​

Now you know the most dangerous snakes in the world. Some are easy to avoid, like the Blue Krait, while others, like the Eastern Brown Snake, may sneak up on you even in the middle of a busy city.

Tiger Snake​
Tiger Snake​

If it does so, it may bite many times during a single attack. Less than half contain venom, but those that do can cause paralysis or death. Because of its proximity to population centers and its aggression, you could argue the Eastern Brown Snake is the most dangerous snake in the world.

Vipers​
Vipers​

Vipers are found throughout most of the world, but arguably the most venomous is the Saw Scaled Viper and the Chain Viper, found primarily in the Middle East and Central Asia, particularly India, China and South East Asia.

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Philippine ​Cobra​
Philippine ​Cobra​

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