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50 venomous snakes ranked by their danger to humans and the potency of their venom:

1-10
Inland Taipan (Fierce Snake) (Oxyuranus microlepidotus)

The most venomous snake in the world, found in Australia.
Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis)

Highly dangerous and responsible for many deaths in Australia.
Coastal Taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus)

Found in coastal regions of Australia and New Guinea.
Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis)

Known for its speed and lethal venom in Africa.
Boomslang (Dispholidus typus)

Venom causes severe internal bleeding, found in sub-Saharan Africa.
King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah)

The longest venomous snake, found in Southeast Asia.
Russell’s Viper (Daboia russelii)

Causes more deaths in Asia than most other species.
Saw-Scaled Viper (Echis carinatus)

Responsible for the highest number of global snakebite deaths.
Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus)

Found in southern Australia with a venom that causes paralysis.
Banded Krait (Bungarus fasciatus)

Known for neurotoxic venom, found in Southeast Asia.
11-20
Philippine Cobra (Naja philippinensis)

Known for spitting venom with lethal effects on the nervous system.
Indian Cobra (Naja naja)

One of the "big four" responsible for snakebite deaths in India.
Forest Cobra (Naja melanoleuca)

Found in African forests, known for its powerful venom.
Gaboon Viper (Bitis gabonica)

Has the longest fangs and potent venom in Africa.
Green Mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps)

Found in East Africa, with fast-acting neurotoxic venom.
Blue Krait (Bungarus candidus)

Found in Southeast Asia, its venom is highly neurotoxic.
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)

A highly dangerous pit viper in North America.
Eastern Coral Snake (Micrurus fulvius)

Known for its potent neurotoxic venom, found in the Americas.
Fer-de-Lance (Bothrops asper)

Found in Central and South America, responsible for many snakebites.
Malayan Krait (Bungarus candidus)

Known for its highly toxic venom, found in Southeast Asia.
21-30
Belcher’s Sea Snake (Hydrophis belcheri)

Found in coastal waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Beaked Sea Snake (Enhydrina schistosa)

Highly venomous and found in Indo-Pacific waters.
Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake (Hydrophis platurus)

A venomous sea snake found in tropical oceans worldwide.
Prairie Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis)

Found in North America, with a venomous bite.
Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)

Found in the eastern U.S., with hemotoxic venom.
Puff Adder (Bitis arietans)

Responsible for most snakebite deaths in Africa.
Mojave Rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus)

Known for its highly potent venom in the U.S.
South American Bushmaster (Lachesis muta)

The largest pit viper, found in Central and South America.
Egyptian Cobra (Naja haje)

A venomous snake found in North Africa.
Caspi Cobra (Naja oxiana)

Found in Central Asia, with highly potent venom.
31-40
Many-Banded Krait (Bungarus multicinctus)

A dangerous krait found in East Asia.
Red Spitting Cobra (Naja pallida)

Found in Africa, sprays venom to deter predators.
Rhinoceros Viper (Bitis nasicornis)

A venomous snake with striking colors, found in African forests.
Eastern Green Mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps)

Fast and highly venomous, found in East Africa.
Western Green Mamba (Dendroaspis viridis)

Similar to the Eastern Green Mamba, but found in West Africa.
Desert Horned Viper (Cerastes cerastes)

Found in North Africa, with unique horn-like scales.
Common Death Adder (Acanthophis antarcticus)

Found in Australia, with highly neurotoxic venom.
Banded Sea Krait (Laticauda colubrina)

A venomous sea snake found in coral reefs.
Habu Snake (Protobothrops flavoviridis)

Found in Japan, its venom causes tissue damage.
King Brown Snake (Mulga Snake) (Pseudechis australis)

Found in Australia, its venom is highly cytotoxic.
41-50
Spitting Cobra (Naja nigricollis)

Found in Africa, capable of spraying venom into the eyes.
Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin) (Agkistrodon piscivorus)

Found in the southeastern U.S., known for its aggressive nature.
Copperhead Snake (Agkistrodon contortrix)

A venomous pit viper in North America.
Horned Viper (Vipera ammodytes)

Found in southern Europe, with hemotoxic venom.
Long-Nosed Viper (Vipera ammodytes)

Found in Europe, with a highly venomous bite.
Speckled Rattlesnake (Crotalus mitchellii)

Found in the deserts of the southwestern U.S.
Gaboon Viper (Bitis gabonica)

Notable for its long fangs and venom yield.
Mexican Lancehead (Bothrops asper)

A venomous snake found in Central and South America.
Sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes)

A desert-dwelling rattlesnake known for its unique sideways movement.
Eyelash Viper (Bothriechis schlegelii)

Found in Central America, known for its striking appearance and potent venom.
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