venomous and non-venomous snakes

Observed on July 16, raises awareness about the diversity of over 3,000 snake species worldwide

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Among the vast array of snakes, about 700 species are venomous, with 250 capable of fatal bites to humans

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Not all snakes are venomous. World Snake Day highlights both venomous and non-venomous species

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The Saw-scaled viper, prevalent in the Middle East and Central Asia, is the deadliest, causing thousands of deaths annually

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It has the most toxic venom, lethal enough to kill 100 humans with just one bite

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India's Russell’s Viper delivers one of the most painful bites, leading to numerous snakebite cases annually

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The Indian cobra, deeply embedded in Hindu culture, is one of the 'Big Four' venomous snakes in India

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India's national reptile, is the longest venomous snake, with lengths reaching up to 5.85 meters

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Non-venomous constrictors, excel in their ambush hunting strategies across various continents

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These non-venomous species, from the Indigo snakes to Green snakes, play crucial roles in maintaining ecological balance

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Observed on July 16, raises awareness about the diversity of over 3,000 snake species worldwide

World Snake Day

Among the vast array of snakes, about 700 species are venomous, with 250 capable of fatal bites to humans

Venomous Varieties

Not all snakes are venomous. World Snake Day highlights both venomous and non-venomous species

Misconceptions

The Saw-scaled viper, prevalent in the Middle East and Central Asia, is the deadliest, causing thousands of deaths annually

The Deadliest

It has the most toxic venom, lethal enough to kill 100 humans with just one bite

Australia's Inland Taipan

India's Russell’s Viper delivers one of the most painful bites, leading to numerous snakebite cases annually

Russell’s Viper

The Indian cobra, deeply embedded in Hindu culture, is one of the 'Big Four' venomous snakes in India

Indian cobra

India's national reptile, is the longest venomous snake, with lengths reaching up to 5.85 meters

King Cobra

Non-venomous constrictors, excel in their ambush hunting strategies across various continents

Pythons and Boas

These non-venomous species, from the Indigo snakes to Green snakes, play crucial roles in maintaining ecological balance

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