World Snake Day is observed on July 16 every year. There are approximately 3900 species of snakes in the world, and only 725 are venomous.
It is found in Middle East and Central Asia. In India, it causes approximately hundreds of deaths annually.
The inland taipan is the most venomous snake in the world. It is found in Australia.
Black mamba, found in Africa, is known for being very aggressive. A bite from this snake can kill a human within half an hour.
Russell’s viper is one of the most dangerous snakes in the world. It accounts for approximately 43 percent snakebite cases in the country.
Indian krait is also on the list of venomous snakes. Its bite results in death in 80 precent of cases.
Indian cobras are highly venomous snakes in the world. It is responsible for numerous snake bite cases in India.
Puff adder, one of the deadliest snakes, accounts for the highest number of snake bite cases in Africa.
Common death adder is found in Australia. Its bite can result in death in 60 percent of cases.
King Cobra is known as the longest venomous snake in the world.
Eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the most dangerous snake in North America.