Snake bites constitute a major cause of animal-related deaths, with the WHO describing it as a \u201ca neglected public health issue\u201d. Here is our list of the deadliest snakes with bites that can kill… <\/p>
Did you know snake bites are responsible for as many as 138,000 human fatalities each year? This is pretty high up on the list of deadly animals<\/a>, with only humans and those that spread diseases (such as mosquitos) killing more.<\/p>\n That is not to say all snakes are deadly and dangerous, however. Of the around 3,900 species only 725 are venomous, and of these only 250 are able to kill a human with one bite. It is<\/em> possible for non-venomous snakes to kill humans, but this is excessively rare (around one or two deaths per year), and mostly limited to interactions with pet constrictor snakes like pythons.<\/p>\n Venomous snakes on the other hand are responsible for a great many deaths, as well as injuries like tissue necrosis resulting in amputation. Snake bites occur most commonly and severely in developing countries where antivenom is less easily available, especially in rural areas. Read on to learn about the top ten\u00a0 deadliest venomous snakes.<\/p>\nHow many snakes are venomous?<\/h2>\n