The most poisonous snake in the world

In the animal world we can find many species that are truly dangerous although, it must be said, most lethal animals only attack humans when they are in danger or feel attacked.

A very peculiar reptile

Today we are going to deal with the most venomous snake theme in the world. And surely we have heard of snakes, of snakes like the king cobra, the python, the rattle and a few others that are already familiar to our ears. However, they are far from becoming the most lethal snake on the planet. Here we go.

Much has been spoken of the snake of Taipan as the most poisonous snake in the world, however the magazine BBC Focus grants the Australian snake of Taipan a very prominent second place, while the first place is awarded to the Enhydrina schistosa – that his name does not confuse us because in reality it is not funny at all – better known as a snake with a beak or snake with a hooked nose.

This viper is found in the waters of the south east of the Asian continent and barely reaches a meter and a half long.

This snake is involved in more than 50% of the bites caused by marine snakes reaching up to 90% and is responsible for most deaths and poisonings of people in the world.

Its poison is composed of very powerful neurotoxins and myotoxins.

Its average lethal dose is 0 to 11 milligrams per kilo. This means that a kilo of its poison would be able to kill approximately 9 million times.

In a single bite applies 8 to 9 milligrams, a dose that is enough to kill up to 9 humans, in which case and milligram and a half is a lethal dose.

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This speaks enough of the power of its poison and why it is considered by specialists like those of the BBC Focus, and with deserved reason, as the most dangerous of its kind.