8 of the World's Deadliest Snakes

By Manish Choudhary

1. Inland Taipan 

Found in Australia, it has the deadliest venom. Its bite can kill a person in 30 minutes without treatment. 

2. Eastern Brown Snake 

Lives in Australia and causes the most deaths from snakebites there. Its venom can cause paralysis and heart failure. 

3. Saw-scaled Viper 

Lives in Africa, the Middle East, and India. It's aggressive and has venom that causes severe bleeding and organ failure. 

4. Coastal Taipan 

Another deadly snake from Australia. Its venom can quickly paralyze and kill if not treated. 

5. Black Mamba 

Lives in Africa and is one of the fastest and deadliest snakes. Its bite can cause breathing problems and death within hours. 

6. Russell's Viper 

Found in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Its venom can cause bleeding, organ damage, and death. 

7. Tiger Snake 

From Australia, it has venom that can cause paralysis, tissue damage, and internal bleeding. 

8. Philippine Cobra 

Found only in the Philippines, it has venom that can stop breathing and lead to death quickly.