A snake is classified as poisonous when they are capable of injecting venom. Poisonous snakes are scary and fascinating at the same time. These are some of the common most poisonous snakes and can kill a human rapidly.
Black mamba, this snake is usually found in Africa, just a single bite from the black mamba contains venom that can kill ten people . This snake can travel as fast as 20km/ h, this then makes it the fastest snake on the planet. Black mamba bites a number of times when it attacks and if not the victim is not rushed to the hospital this is always going to result in death.
A bite from the death adder can result in paralysis, respiratory arrest, and death inside of only six hours. Death Adder is mostly found in Australia, New Guinea, and other regions. With fast treatment to the victim he/she is unlikely to die, but if not treated the bites might be lethal. Death Adders also prey on other snakes.
Rattlesnake, these snakes are mostly found throughout America, their name comes of course from the rattle which is found at the end of the tail and which creates a distinctive noise. The Eastern Diamondbacks are the most poisonous off all rattle snakes. Only about 4% of the bites result in fatalities with prompt treatment, but if untreated , any rattlesnake bite has a potential to kill. The venom of a rattlesnake can also cause a permanent damage to organs and may even lead to the loss of a limb.