It is estimated that approximately 81,000 to 138,000 people die from snake bites each year, with the majority of deaths occurring in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. These numbers are likely to be an underestimation, as many snake bite deaths go unreported or misdiagnosed in areas with limited access to healthcare.

It's important to note that not all snake bites are fatal, and many people recover with proper treatment. However, access to appropriate antivenom and medical care is often limited in areas where snake bites are most common, which contributes to the high number of deaths.

#10 Tiger Snake

The tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) is a species of venomous snake found in Australia. It is a medium to large snake and is known for its distinctive bands of yellow, black, or brown coloration that resemble the stripes of a tiger. The tiger snake is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands. It is highly venomous and its venom is a potent mix of neurotoxins and myotoxins, which can cause rapid paralysis and death. The tiger snake is not aggressive and will only bite if provoked or threatened. It is important to avoid disturbing or threatening tiger snakes and to seek medical attention immediately if bitten.

#9 Sidewinder

The sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes) is a species of venomous snake found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is a small to medium-sized snake and is known for its distinctive method of locomotion, in which it moves across the desert sand in a series of sidewinding loops. The sidewinder is found in arid, sandy habitats, including deserts and dunes. It is highly venomous and its venom is a potent mix of neurotoxins and hemotoxins, which can cause tissue damage and disrupt blood clotting. The sidewinder is not aggressive and will only bite if provoked or threatened.

#8 Saw-scaled Viper

The saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus) is a species of venomous snake found in Africa and Asia. It is a small to medium-sized snake and is known for its distinctive saw-like scales along its flanks, which it rubs together to produce a hissing sound as a warning when threatened. The saw-scaled viper is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas. It is highly venomous and its venom is a potent mix of hemotoxins, which can cause rapid bleeding and tissue damage. The saw-scaled viper is responsible for a large number of snakebite deaths in Africa and Asia. It is important to avoid disturbing or threatening saw-scaled vipers and to seek medical attention immediately if bitten.

#7 Russell's Viper

Russell's viper (Daboia russelii) is a species of venomous snake found in Asia. It is a medium to large snake and is known for its distinctive triangular head and its ability to rear up and spread its hood when threatened. Russell's viper is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas. It is highly venomous and its venom is a potent mix of neurotoxins and hemotoxins, which can cause rapid paralysis, bleeding disorders, and organ failure. Russell's viper is responsible for a large number of snakebite deaths in Asia.

#6 Philippine Cobra

The Philippine cobra (Naja philippinensis) is a species of venomous snake found in the Philippines and parts of Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized snake and is known for its distinctive hood and its ability to rear up and spread its hood when threatened. The Philippine cobra is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas. It is highly venomous and its venom is a potent mix of neurotoxins, which can cause rapid paralysis and death. The venom of the Philippine cobra is also known to cause respiratory failure, which can lead to death if left untreated.

#5 Indian cobra

The Indian cobra (Naja naja) is a species of venomous snake found in South and Southeast Asia. It is a medium to large snake and is known for its distinctive hood and its ability to rear up and spread its hood when threatened. The Indian cobra is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas. It is highly venomous and its venom is a potent mix of neurotoxins and cytotoxins, which can cause rapid paralysis and death. The Indian cobra is a species of cultural and religious significance in many parts of its range. It is important to avoid disturbing or threatening Indian cobras and to seek medical attention immediately if bitten.

#4 Black Mamba

The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a species of venomous snake found in Africa. It is a large, slender snake and is known for its distinctive black or dark brown coloring and narrow head. The black mamba is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, savannas, and rocky cliffs. It is highly venomous and is known for its aggressive behavior and fast-moving, agile flight. Its venom is a potent mix of neurotoxins and cardio toxins, which can cause rapid paralysis and death. The black mamba is the second-longest venomous snake in the world, reaching an average length of 2-4 meters. It is important to avoid disturbing or threatening black mambas and to seek medical attention immediately if bitten.

#3 Coastal Taipan

The coastal taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus) is a species of venomous snake found in Australia. It is a large, slender snake and is known for its distinctive brown or olive-colored scales and narrow head. The coastal taipan is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands. It is highly venomous and has a venom that is highly toxic and can cause severe injury or death. The venom is a potent mix of neurotoxins and coagulants, which can cause rapid paralysis and death. The coastal taipan is not aggressive and will only bite if provoked or threatened.

#2 Eastern Brown Snake

The eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis) is a species of venomous snake found in Australia and New Guinea. It is a medium to large snake and is known for its distinctive reddish-brown or grey-brown coloring and narrow head. The eastern brown snake is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and suburban areas. It is highly venomous and is responsible for the majority of snakebite deaths in Australia. Its venom is a potent mix of neurotoxins and coagulants, which can cause rapid paralysis and death. The eastern brown snake is a fast-moving and agile species and is known for its aggressive behavior when confronted.

#1 Inland Taipan

The inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus), also known as the "fierce snake," has the most toxic venom of any snake. Its venom is a potent mix of neurotoxins and coagulants, which can cause rapid paralysis and death. The venom is so toxic that a single bite has the potential to kill an adult human in as little as 45 minutes. However, the inland taipan is not aggressive and will only bite if provoked or threatened. It is found in the remote, arid regions of central Australia