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World Snake Day: Top 10 Most Venomous Snakes in the World

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World Snake Day

World Snake Day is observed on July 16 every year. There are approximately 3900 species of snakes in the world, and only 725 are venomous. 

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Saw-scaled viper

It is found in Middle East and Central Asia. In India, it causes approximately hundreds of deaths annually.

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Inland Taipan

The inland taipan is the most venomous snake in the world. It is found in Australia. 
 

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Black mamba

Black mamba, found in Africa, is known for being very aggressive. A bite from this snake can kill a human within half an hour. 
 

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Russell’s viper

Russell’s viper is one of the most dangerous snakes in the world. It accounts for approximately 43 percent snakebite cases in the country. 
 

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Indian krait

Indian krait is also on the list of venomous snakes. Its bite results in death in 80 precent of cases. 
 

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Indian cobras

Indian cobras are highly venomous snakes in the world. It is responsible for numerous snake bite cases in India. 
 

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Puff adder

Puff adder, one of the deadliest snakes, accounts for the highest number of snake bite cases in Africa. 
 

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Common death adder

Common death adder is found in Australia. Its bite can result in death in 60 percent of cases.
 

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King Cobra

King Cobra is known as the longest venomous snake in the world. 
 

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Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the most dangerous snake in North America.

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