8 Most
Lethal Reptiles in the
World – These deadly, fatal and highly dangerous reptiles are some of the most lethal animals on earth! From snakes to alligators, these reptiles could poison, attack and easily kill you…
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These are the 8 most lethal reptiles in the world. You may be surprised at how swiftly they will kill you.
Number 8:
King Cobras
Roaming the forests of
India and
Southeast Asia, King Cobras hold the distinction of being the longest poisonous snakes in the world. On average, they grow up to 18 feet in length! In addition to their large size, cobras are extremely dangerous.
Just one bite from this snake is poisonous enough to kill a person if not treated properly. Even if a bite turns out to be dry—or non-lethal—it can still cause extreme pain, drowsiness, vertigo, blurred vision, and potential paralysis in the victim.
If a victim does not quickly receive medical attention, they can face death within just
30 minutes of being bit. According to scientists, King Cobras posses enough venom to kill an elephant within two minutes.
Generally speaking, King Cobras do not pose a major threat to humans, as they try to avoid confrontations with potential threats. They'll always first attempt escaping a potentially dangerous situation. They also avoid areas populated by people, so most folks living in India are not likely to come across a
Cobra.
Most bite victims of King Cobras are snake handlers, who seek out the snakes to tame them. On the rare occasion that a Cobra does attack a person, they will spread out their hood, rise up, and emit a loud hissing sound.
Humans tend to misjudge a Cobra’s striking distance, since it will only rise up about 6 feet, but can strike nearly the entire length of its body.
Number 7:
Komodo Dragons
With an average length of 10 feet, Komodo Dragons are the largest lizards in the world. They're also one of the most dangerous reptiles in the world
. In the Indonesian Islands, they reign supreme over their ecosystem. Komodo Dragons prefer to ambush and charge their prey, biting their throats to kill them. Their diet consists of many different animals including small mammals, monkeys, horses, goats, and other reptiles, and on occasion, humans.
When a
Komodo Dragon bites their prey, they release venom that slowly weakens them.
The Dragons will usually wait until their victim dies before consuming them, though smaller animals are sometimes eaten alive. There have been reports of Komodo Dragons digging up human corpses and feasting on them. Locals responded by burying their deceased under rocks so the dragons could not get to the bodies.
Generally, attacks on humans have been extremely rare. However, in the past decade there have been several notable incidents. An 8-year-old boy was killed by a Komodo Dragon in
2007 while playing with friends. The boy’s uncle was able to fend off the
Dragon, but the boy’s wounds proved to be fatal.
In 2009, a man fell out of a tree in his garden and was quickly bit by a Komodo Dragon that was lounging underneath the tree. Although his neighbors rushed to his rescue, his wounds were too fatal and he quickly bled to death.
Number 6:
Malayan Water Monitor
A Malayan Water Monitor is also known by many other names such as rice lizard, plain lizard, ring lizard or a two-banded monitor. They inhabit
Southern Asia and are one of the most common lizards in the region.
Water Monitors grow very large, reaching lengths of about 6 feet long and weighing up to 45 pounds. Their sharp teeth, claws, and powerful tails are often used as defense mechanisms. Also, they eat almost anything, preying on fish, lizards, snakes, and even baby crocodiles and crocodile eggs.
Water Monitors actively stalk their prey. They do not try to ambush or surprise them. They attack them head on, using their size, speed, and venom to over take their prey. Their bites are also known to be extremely painful and venomous.
- published: 23 Jan 2016
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