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9 Types of Snakes, Ranked by Danger Level in 2024

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

The Eastern Diamondback (Crotalus adamanteus) is North America's largest venomous snake. It can be deadly with its hemotoxic venom, but fatalities are rare.

Red-Bellied Snake

Australia's Red-Bellied Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) is venomous but avoids people. Bites are painful but rarely fatal, with no recorded human deaths.

Mojave Rattlesnake

The Mojave Rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus) from the Mojave Desert has potent venom. Despite its power, fatalities are rare due to available medical care.

Cottonmouth Moccasin

The Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus) inhabits Southern US swamps. It's shy but can be dangerous if provoked, with few fatal bites each year.

Western Brown Snake

Australia’s Western Brown Snake (Pseudonaja nuchalis) is not aggressive but highly toxic. Its venom can cause serious harm or death if untreated.

Eastern Brown Snake

The Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis) is one of Australia’s deadliest. Its venom can cause death within hours if untreated.

Gaboon Viper

With the longest fangs, the Gaboon Viper (Bitis gabonica) delivers a painful bite. It’s not aggressive, and bites are rarely fatal due to low venom injection.

Death Adder

Australia's Death Adder (Acanthophis antarcticus) has potent venom. While untreated bites are highly lethal, proper treatment can prevent death.

Terciopelo

The Terciopelo (Bothrops asper) from Central and South America has extremely toxic venom. It’s responsible for numerous bites and fatalities in its region.