By Sakshi Sah
Published Jul 19, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Most dangerous snakes in the world

Deadly snakes can mean either the most toxic ones or those that cause the most human deaths.

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Here are some of the world’s most dangerous snakes, according to BBC.

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The saw-scaled viper has strong venom, but what makes it dangerous is that it's common, often near people.

Saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus)

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The inland taipan is one of the world’s most venomous animals, with venom strong enough to kill a human in minutes.

Inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus)

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The black mamba, found in sub-Saharan Africa, is one of the most feared snakes due to its fast strike and extremely potent venom.

Black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis)

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Russell’s viper is known for its very painful bite and is often aggressive.

Russel’s viper (Daboia russelii)

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The common krait has powerful neurotoxic venom that can cause paralysis, respiratory failure, and can lead to death.

Common krait (Bungarus caeruleus)

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