5 most poisonous snakes in the world
In the last week the world had dihebohkan with the discovery of a man's body in the belly of a python. Previously, farmers from West Sulawesi named Akbar was reported missing.
Although not classified as a venomous snake, but the piton known as a deadly twist to kill pray.
The most venomous snake in the world, even capable of killing 1,000 people with just a few milligrams usually. following the 5 most venomous snakes, some of which can be found in Indonesia.
- Taipan snake
Can the Australian snake is able to kill up to 12,000 guinea pigs tail. The poison is able to freeze the victim's blood and inhibit the arteries and veins.
Until now no one is rumored to survive after being bitten by Taipan. Deaths from snakebite can occur within an hour. Even after the victims were helped using antivenin, most of them had to undergo intensive treatment for a long time.
- Ariel or Blue Krait
Lethal snakes with scientific name Bungarus caeruleus can be found throughout Southeast Asia, including Indonesia. As many as 50 percent of Blue Krait bites are deadly. The snake even prey on each other.
The reptile animals that were active during the night, usually 16 times more deadly than the Cobras. The snake quickly causes muscle paralysis and impedes nerve performance.
The death rate from Blue Krait bite reached 85 percent. Death usually occurs within 6 to 12 hours after the victim gets bitten.
- Eastern Chocolate Snake or Eastern Brown Snake
Only with 0.007 grams of snakes with the scientific name Pseudonaja textilis, can kill an adult human. The Australian snake can move quickly and is an aggressive attacker under certain conditions.
In fact, eastern brown snakes that are still teenagers can kill humans. Its toxins contain neurotoxins and blood coagulants.
Fortunately, less than half the bites are toxic and they prefer not to bite if not threatened. When you meet the snake it is better to be silent, because he only reacts if there is movement.
- Inland Taipan Snake or Inland Taipan
Snake with scientific name Oxyuranus microlepidotus is the most venomous snake in the mainland. One bite that contains can be as much as 110 mg can kill about 100 people or 250,000 mice.
Taipan snakes can be 50 times more toxic than cobras in general. However, the animal is not an aggressive species and rarely encountered by humans in the wild.
Until now there are no reports of victims of attacks on inland tycoon snakes. Although a person who bites the animal can die within 45 minutes.
- Belcher Sea Snake
Animals with scientific names Hydrophis belcheri is the most venomous snake in the world. Only a few milligrams can, capable of killing up to 1,000 people.
Fortunately, less than one-fourth bite contains toxins and they are relatively benign.
Fishermen are usually the victims of snake bites and often occur when they pull the net from the sea. The reptiles can be found throughout the waters of Southeast Asia and Northern Australia.