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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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 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.
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...
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...
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.
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, 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....
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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 ) 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...
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.
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...
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).
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.
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.
The Samar cobra (Naja samarensis) is a highly venomous species of spitting cobra native to the Philippines.
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’.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
The desert death adder (Acanthophis pyrrhus ) is a species of snake native to Australia and is one of the most venomous land snakes in the world. The desert death adder is under threat due to the destruction of habitat.
