My top 10 dangerous snakes

This article is about my list of the top 20 most dangerous snakes in the world. Snake number one on my list is the Black Mamba of Africa. The Black Mamba is actually more of a grey or brown not really black it gets its name from its black mouth, which is black. The Black Mamba is feared because it is large and fast, it also has a very potent venom that kills most of its human victims. Snake number two is the Fer-De-Lance viper from Central America. Their venom is necrotizing and very painful more times than not it ends in death. The Fer-De-Lance injects about 105mg of venom in one bite although they have been recorded of a venom yield of 310mg when being milked for venom. These snakes can range from a dark brown to like a coppery brown. They have like a triangular pattern going down their backs. Snake number three is the saw-scaled viper. The saw-scaled viper is said to be one of the deadliest snakes scientists believe them to be responsible for most of human deaths. The saw-scaled viper typically is are colored to match their surroundings so they are grey, reddish, olive, and pale brown. They have a saw-like scale pattern on their backs which is where they get the name saw-scaled viper. Moving right on along to snake number four the Banded Krait. The Banded Krait is one of the most venomous snakes related to Cobra. Their venom is a neurotoxin and induces paralysis. The Banded Krait is typically either black and yellow striped or black and white striped. Snake number five is the Gaboon viper. The Gaboon viper is from the rainforests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. They have the longest fangs of all venomous snakes, their fangs are 2 inches or 5 centimeters. They also have the highest venom yield of all the venomous snakes. Their coloration is a combination of light and dark brown, pink and purple arranged in diamonds and stripes along its back. Light and dark lines radiate from around its small eyes. It has a short tail, and its broad head mimics a fallen leaf, right down to the central vein. Snake number six is the King Cobra the are from the jungles in Southern and Southeast Asia. they are distinguishable from other cobras, their neck pattern and size are the biggest difference. They are the world's longest venomous snakes. Their coloration varies from black with white stripes to unbroken brownish grey. The king cobra is one of the only snakes that feed on other snakes including smaller king cobras, it is very rare for them to hunt other animals such as rodents and lizards. Snake number seven is the Inland Taipan. Their venom is a complex mix of neurotoxins, procoagulants, and mycotoxins. The Inland Taipan’s coloring is normally a dark tan ranging from a rich dark hue to a brown greenish color. Snake number eight is the eastern tiger snake. The eastern tiger snake inhabits the southern ridge of Australia. When striking they flatten their heads similar to that of the cobras. Their venom is a blood clotting and nerve paralyzer which is possibly fatal to humans. Their coloring is typically brown, or green, and can even be olive sometimes. Snake number nine is the boomslang. This is one of few snakes that have rear fangs so it has to chew on its prey to inject its venom. The boomslangs male coloring ranges from a solid bright green to rust-red or a combination of black and yellow. Where for females typically have a dull olive-brown or grey color. And juveniles are quite spectacular with bright emerald eyes, white throat, and cryptic, twig-colored bodies. Snake number ten and the final snake on my list is the cat snake. This is another rear-fanged snake which means it too has to chew its food to inject its venom. They mostly eat frogs but also sometimes eat lizards. The coloring is typically light brown in color with dark brown spots or blotches on the back but the most famous color is black with a yellow belly.