All That Slithers: The Deadliest Snakes On Earth

Published on 08/13/2017
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Gaboon Viper

Gaboon vipers tend to dwell in the rainforests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. Just like the rest of the Viper family, it is highly venomous. Moreover, it’s the largest member of the genus group AND is the world’s heaviest viperid – with the longest fangs too (2 inches long). Wait, there’s more, it also has the highest venom yield of any snake. I’m so not a fan.

Gaboon Viper

Gaboon Viper

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Dugite

Dugite, or Pseudonaja affinis, is a highly venomous Australian brown snake species. One that isn’t on the health insurance coverage either. Their venom contains presynaptic and postsynaptic neurotoxins, plus procoagulants. All of which are unpleasant, folks.

Dugite

Dugite

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