Highly venomous animals

Black Mamba

Dendroaspis polylepis

The Black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a species of highly venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae. It is native to parts of sub-Saharan Africa. It is the second-longest venomous snake after the King cobra. Despite its reputation as a...

King Cobra

Ophiophagus hannah

The King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is a highly venomous snake endemic to jungles in Southern and Southeast Asia. The sole member of the genus Ophiophagus, it is distinguishable from other cobras, most noticeably by its size and neck patterns. The...

Inland Taipan

Oxyuranus microlepidotus

The Inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) is an extremely venomous snake endemic to semi-arid regions of central east Australia. Aboriginal Australians living in those regions named the snake dandarabilla. It was first described by Frederick...

Indian Cobra

Naja naja

The Indian cobra (Naja naja) is a large highly venomous snake and is a member of the "big four" species that inflict the most snakebites on humans in India. The Indian cobra is revered in Indian mythology and culture and is often seen with snake...

Boomslang

Dispholidus typus

The boomslang (Dispholidus typus) is a large, highly venomous snake in the family Colubridae. It is native to Africa and its common name means "tree snake" in Afrikaans.

Eastern Brown Snake

Pseudonaja textilis

The Eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis) is a species of highly venomous snake native to Australia and southern New Guinea. It was first described by André Marie Constant Duméril, Gabriel Bibron, and Auguste Duméril in 1854. The Eastern brown...

Gaboon Viper

Bitis gabonica

The Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica) is a viper species found in the sub-Saharan Africa. Like all other vipers, it is a highly venomous snake. It is the largest member of the genus Bitis, and it has the longest fangs of any venomous snake - up to 2...

Fer-de-lance

Bothrops asper

The fer-de-lance (Bothrops asper) is a highly venomous pit viper species found from southern Mexico to northern South America. It is the most dangerous snake of Central and South America and is the main cause of fatal snakebite incidents within its...

Tiger Snake

Notechis scutatus

Tiger snakes (Notechis scutatus) are large and highly venomous snakes of southern Australia. These snakes are locally well-known for their unusual coloration. They are usually ground-dwellers but also swim well and climb into trees and buildings.

Eastern Green Mamba

Dendroaspis angusticeps

The Eastern green mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps) is a highly venomous snake native to the coastal regions of southern East Africa. It was described by Scottish surgeon and zoologist Andrew Smith in 1849. It is a shy and elusive snake that is rarely...

Common Death Adder

Acanthophis antarcticus

The Common death adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) is a species of death adder native to Australia. It is one of the most venomous land snakes in Australia and globally. It is widespread throughout its native range but is facing increased threat from...

Mojave Rattlesnake

Crotalus scutulatus

The Mojave rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus) is a highly venomous pit viper species found in North America. It is perhaps best known for its potent neurotoxic-hemotoxic venom, which is considered one of the world's most potent rattlesnake venoms.

Mulga Snake

Pseudechis australis

The Mulga snake (Pseudechis australis) is a highly venomous snake native to Australia. First described by English zoologist John Edward Gray in 1842, it is variable in appearance. The venom of this snake can cause severe effects if delivered in...

Hydrophis belcheri

Hydrophis belcheri

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

Many-Banded Krait

Bungarus multicinctus

The Many-banded krait (Bungarus multicinctus) is a highly venomous species of elapid snake found in much of central and southern China and Southeast Asia. It was first described by the scientist Edward Blyth in 1861. Based on numerous studies, the...

Eastern Coral Snake

Micrurus fulvius

The Eastern coral snake (Micrurus fulvius) is a highly venomous snake native to the southeastern United States. It should not be confused with the Scarlet snake (Cemophora coccinea ) or Scarlet kingsnake, which are harmless mimics. People who live...

Philippine Cobra

Naja philippinensis

The Philippine cobra (Naja philippinensis ) is a highly venomous spitting cobra that defensively shoots its venom directly from its fangs. It was described by American herpetologist Edward Harrison Taylor in 1922.

Greater blue-ringed octopus

Hapalochlaena lunulata

The greater blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata ) is one of four species of highly venomous blue-ringed octopuses belonging to the family Octopodidae. This particular species of blue-ringed octopus is known as one of the most toxic marine...

Western Green Mamba

Dendroaspis viridis

The western green mamba (Dendroaspis viridis ) is a long, thin, and highly venomous snake species of the mamba genus, Dendroaspis. This species was first described in 1844 by American herpetologist Edward Hallowell. The western green mamba is a...

Common Lancehead

Bothrops atrox

Bothrops atrox — also known as the common lancehead, fer-de-lance, barba amarilla and mapepire balsain — is a highly venomous pit viper species found in the tropical lowlands of northern South America east of the Andes. No subspecies are currently...

Cape Cobra

Naja nivea

The Cape cobra (Naja nivea ), also called the yellow cobra, is a moderate-sized, highly venomous species of cobra inhabiting a wide variety of biomes across southern Africa including arid savanna, fynbos, bushveld, desert and semi-desert regions....

Jararaca

Bothrops jararaca

Bothrops jararaca — known as the jararaca or yarara — is a species of a highly venomous pit viper endemic to South America in southern Brazil, Paraguay, and northern Argentina. The specific name, jararaca, is derived from the Tupi words yarará and...

South American Rattlesnake

Crotalus durissus

Crotalus durissus is a highly venomous pit viper species found in South America. It is the most widely distributed member of its genus. Currently, seven subspecies are recognized.

Jameson's Mamba

Dendroaspis jamesoni

Jameson's mamba (Dendroaspis jamesoni ) is a species of highly venomous snake native to equatorial Africa. A member of the mamba genus, Dendroaspis, it is slender with dull green upper parts and cream underparts and generally ranges from 1.5 to...

Malayan Krait

Bungarus candidus

Bungarus candidus, commonly known as the Malayan krait or blue krait, is a highly venomous species of snake. The blue krait is a member of the genus Bungarus and the family Elapidae.

Southern blue-ringed octopus

Hapalochlaena maculosa

The southern blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena maculosa ) is one of three (or perhaps four) highly venomous species of blue-ringed octopuses. It is most commonly found in tidal rock pools along the south coast of Australia. As an adult, it can grow...

Southern Pacific Rattlesnake

Crotalus helleri

The Southern Pacific rattlesnake (Crotalus helleri) is a pit viper species or subspecies that is known for its regional variety of dangerous venom types. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the Northern Pacific rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus).

Urutu

Bothrops alternatus

The Urutu (Bothrops alternatus) is a highly venomous pit viper species found in South America. Within its range, it is an important cause of snakebite. The common names of this snake urutu and wutu refer to the crescent markings on its body.

Equatorial Spitting Cobra

Naja sumatrana

The Equatorial spitting cobra (Naja sumatrana) is a highly-venomous species of spitting cobra that can intentionally, defensively shoot its venom directly from its fangs. It is found in Southeast Asia and has a number of common names.

Samar Cobra

Naja samarensis

The Samar cobra (Naja samarensis) is a highly venomous species of spitting cobra native to the Philippines.

Red-Necked Keelback

Rhabdophis subminiatus

The Red-necked keelback (Rhabdophis subminiatus) is a species of highly-venomous snake native to Asia. The specific name ‘subminiatus’ refers to the typical reddish coloration and cant be translated as ‘scarlet, vermilion’.

Northern Brown Snake

Pseudonaja nuchalis

The Northern brown snake (Pseudonaja nuchalis) is a species of very fast, highly venomous elapid snake native to Australia. The other common name of this species is gwardar and means "go the long way around" in an Aboriginal language.

Hump-Nosed Viper

Hypnale hypnale

The Hump-nosed viper (Hypnale hypnale) is a highly venomous pit viper species native to South Asia. It is known to cause the highest number of recorded snake bites in Sri Lanka.

Mexican Cantil

Agkistrodon bilineatus

The Mexican cantil (Agkistrodon bilineatus) is a rare highly venomous pit viper species. In Sonora, Mexico, it is feared more than any other reptile. In Nicaragua, it is considered the country's most dangerous snake. The word 'cantil' in the common...

Philippine Pit Viper

Trimeresurus flavomaculatus

The Philippine pit viper (Trimeresurus flavomaculatus) is a highly venomous pit viper species found only in the Philippines. It is one of the most venomous snakes in the world for which there is no antivenom yet.

Tiger Rattlesnake

Crotalus tigris

The tiger rattlesnake (Crotalus tigris ) is a highly venomous pit viper species found in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. No subspecies are currently recognized. The specific name tigris, Latin for "tiger", refers to the many...

Golden Lancehead

Bothrops insularis

The Golden lancehead (Bothrops insularis) is a highly venomous pit viper species native to Brazil. The species is named for the light yellowish-brown color of its underside and for its head shape that is characteristic of the genus Bothrops. It is...

Beaked Sea Snake

Enhydrina schistosa

Enhydrina schistosa, commonly known as the beaked sea snake, hook-nosed sea snake, common sea snake, or the Valakadeyan sea snake, is a highly venomous species of sea snake common throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific. This species is implicated in...

Common Krait

Bungarus caeruleus

The Common krait (Bungarus caeruleus ) is a highly venomous snake native to the Indian subcontinent. It is a member of the "big four" species, inflicting the most snakebites on humans in Bangladesh and India.

Mozambique Spitting Cobra

Naja mossambica

The Mozambique spitting cobra (Naja mossambica ) is a highly venomous species of spitting cobra native to Africa. It is largely found in Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Snouted Cobra

Naja annulifera

The Snouted cobra (Naja annulifera) is a highly venomous species of cobra found in Southern Africa. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Egyptian cobra.

Northeast African Carpet Viper

Echis pyramidum

The Northeast African carpet viper (Echis pyramidum) is a highly venomous species of viper native to Northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. This species, along with the closely related West African carpet viper (Echis ocellatus) causes the most...