All That Slithers: The Deadliest Snakes On Earth

Published on 08/13/2017
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Black Tiger Snakes

Black Tiger Snakes appear ominous and possess a lethal dosage of venom. Yay? No, especially considering one can die from a bite within just half of an hour, although fatalities commonly occur between six to 24 hours. Why the antivenom isn’t on any health insurance coverage is astonishing – symptoms of a bite include numbness, sweating, and tingling. While most Tiger Snakes are scared of humans, if provoked, they will turn aggressive and strike.

Black Tiger Snakes

Black Tiger Snakes

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Inland Taipan

In terms of deadliest venom that snakes can even possess, the Inland Taipan comes out on top every time. As if that’s reason to celebrate, maybe if it was available on health insurance coverage, maybe. With a mixture of taipoxin and neurotoxin, a bite can lead to blood hemorrhaging, limited breathing, paralysis, and intense muscle damage. Located mainly in inland Australia, the Inland Taipan is often shy, reclusive, and will almost always flee instead of attacking. However if it should choose to attack, death can occur within just 30 to 45 minutes, unless you’re treated almost immediately.

Inland Taipan

Inland Taipan

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