Some of the deadliest snakes in the world live in
Asia. With venomous bites & lethal attacks, they inject some of the worst venom known to man. We now present to you the top 5 deadliest snakes on the planet.
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These are the 5 deadliest snakes in Asia. These ruthless animals have struck fear into the hearts of many.
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Number 5: The
Indian Cobra
It goes by many names: the
Indian cobra, the
Asian cobra, the
Spectacled cobra, or the Binocellate cobra to name a few.
Whatever you decide to call it, this snake is one of THE deadliest snakes in all of Asia.
Growing up to about 4 feet in length, the Indian Cobra is known for the spectacle pattern on its hood, which expands to a large size when they feel threatened.
In addition to living in
India, they also populate parts of
Pakistan,
Sri Lanka,
Nepal, and
Bangladesh.
These cobras will take up shelter anywhere they can. They often prefer the forest, though they HAVE been known to make their homes in densely populated urban areas as well. These snakes are protected by the
Indian government under the
Indian Wildlife Protection Act.
The Indian Cobra is one of the “big four”, a group of four snake species that account for the majority of human attacks in Asia. Their venom has the capacity to paralyze muscles and in more serious instances, cause respiratory failure and cardiac arrest. Furthermore, their venom contains enzymes that break down the body's cells and tissue, leading the venom to spread at a much quicker rate than normal. Some estimates suggests that
Indian Cobras are responsible for as many as 10,
000 deaths per year.
Experts argue, however, that as few as 7% of the bites are fatal if medical treatment is sought quickly enough.
Their proclivity for residing near humans is part of what makes them so dangerous. For example, one such place they're found are in rice patties. As such, many of the Indian cobra attacks on humans occur in these rice fields. Additionally, they are commonly used by snake charmers.
Snake charmers like to use their flutes to make the snakes appear to dance. However, cobras are deaf, but they use the movement of the pipe and the vibrations from the ground (as the charmers will tap the ground) in order to move in sync with their masters.
Indian Cobras hold a special place in
Hindu culture. They are considered by many to be a powerful deity.
Shiva, a
Hindu god, is often depicted with having one of these cobras around His neck. They are also worshipped during the
Hindu festival,
Nag Panchami.
Number 4:
Russell’s Viper
This snake also goes by the names
Daboia, scissors viper, seven pacer, or the chain viper. It is most commonly known as
Russell’s viper as an homage to the famed herpetologist,
Patrick Russell, who studied the snakes extensively during the
18th century. Due to their aggressive behavior and wide-ranging distribution,
Russell’s vipers are considered to be among the deadliest in Asia. They account for a relatively high number of snakebites and deaths each year.
While they are found in a wide array of habitats, such as grassy plains, bushy areas, and coastal lowlands, they also frequent densely populated urban areas, which is one of the reasons why they're so dangerous. Additionally, they behave very aggressively if they feel threatened or provoked. When threatened, Russell's vipers form a series of loops with their body, raising the upper portion into a striking position. They will then emit a hiss that is believed to the loudest in the world.
Once they attack, they can catapult themselves towards their intended target, landing a bite that is either quick or one in which they can dig their fangs in and latch on for a few moments.
- published: 23 Feb 2016
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