Top 10 Poisonous rankings are assigned after comparing individual snake’s toxic rate:

Generally uniformly olive or dark brown, the head is somewhat darker brown. Length is 1.8 meters and maximum of 3.7 meters.

Rank 1: Taipan is the world’s No.1, the most toxic snake of all. An extremely deadliest terrestrial snake on earth. If bitten by mistake sure death within few minutes. Maximum survival time recorded after Taipan’s bite is not more than one hour. Taipan’s bite has rarest chance of survival. Taipan has three major sub-species like Western or Inland Taipa ( Oxyuranus Microlepidotus ) or ( Fierce Snake ) , Papuan Taipan ( Oxyuranus s. canni ) and Common or Coastal Taipan ( Oxyuranus Scutellatus ). Inland Taipan or Fierce snake is much more toxic than Oxyuranus Scutellatus and Oxyuranus S. Canni. Maximum yield recorded (from a single bite of Inland Taipan) is 110mg. Just few mg of Inland Taipan’s venom is enough to kill over 100 people or 250,000 mice.

Taipans ( Oxyuranus Scutellatus) are found in Northern Australia and Southern New Guinea. Whereas Inland Taipan ( world’s most toxic snake ) is found in Central Australia. Papuan Taipan ( Oxyuranus S. Canni ) are found in New Guinea.

Krait is Black or bluish-black in colour with white narrow crossbands and a narrow head. Average length is about 90 centimeters and maximum of 1.5 meters.

Rank 2: Krait is the world’s No.2 venomous snake. Highly poisonous snake after Taipan ( Oxyuranus Scutellatus ).

Kraits are found only in Asia. This poisonous snake is of special concern to man. It is 15 times more deadly than any common cobra. It is active at night and relatively passive during the day. The native people often step on kraits while walking through their habitats. The krait has a tendency to seek shelter in sleeping bags, boots and tents. Its venom is a powerful neurotoxin that causes respiratory failure. Indian Krait is India’s most venomous snake. Kraits are found in India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Philippine Cobra is a relatively small stocky brown snake. Average length is usually up to 100 centimeters.

Rank 3: Philippine Cobra is the world’s No.3 venomous snake. Extremely poisonous snake after Krait. Please don’t go on it’s small size it is extremely deadliest snake from Philippine.

Philippine Cobras are recognized by the hoods that they flare when angry or disturbed; the hoods are created by the extension of the ribs behind the cobras’ heads. Philippine Cobras are famous for their use by oriental snake charmers because they respond well to visual cues. Philippine Cobra is Philippines most poisonous snake. As it name says Philipine Cobras are found in Philippine Islands.

King Cobra is uniformly olive, brown or green in colour with rings like crossbands of black. Average length is 3.5 meters and maximum of 5.5 meters.

Rank 4: Famous King cobra is the world’s No.4 venomous snake. Extremely venomous after Philippine cobra. Although King Cobra is the largest venomous snake in the world and it has a disposition to go with this honor, it causes relatively few bites on humans. It appears to have a degree of intelligence. It avoids attacking another venomous snake for fear of being bitten. It feeds exclusively on harmless species. The female King Cobra builds a nest then deposits her eggs. Lying close by, she guards the nest and is highly aggressive toward anything that closely approaches the nest. Its venom is a powerful neurotoxin. Without prompt medical aid, death is certain for its victims. King Cobras are found in Thailand, Southern China, Malaysia Peninsula, South India and Philippines.

Russell Viper has a light brown body with three rows of dark brown or black splotches bordered with white or yellow extending its entire length. Average length is 1 meter and maximum of 1.5 meters.

Rank 5: Russell’s viper is the world’s No.5 Venomous snake. Its too a highly venomous snake. Russell Viper is a dangerous species abundant over its entire range. It is responsible for more human fatalities than any other venomous snake. It is irritable. When threatened, it coils tightly, hisses and strikes with such speed that its victim has little chance of escaping. Its hemotoxic venom is a powerful coagulant, damaging tissue and blood cells. Russell Vipers are found in Sri Lanka, Southern China, India, Malaysian Peninsula, Java, Sumatra, Borneo and surrounding islands.

The Black Mamba, largest of the species, is uniformly olive to black. It mouth has a black internal lining. Black Mambas can grow up to 4.3 meters in length.

Rank 6: Africa’s most feared poisonous snake Black Mamba is the world’s No.6 venomous snake. Black Mamba is highly toxic and notoriously aggressive. Black Mamba’s nickname is the “bottom up snake”; the victim supposedly has time for one quick drink before death. As said earlier, it is the dreaded snake species of Africa. Treat it with great respect. It is not only highly venomous but also aggressive and its victim has very little chance to escape from a bite. Its venom is highly neurotoxic. Hence Black Mamba’s bite is always 100% fatal if anti venom is not administered quickly. Despite the name this snake is actually brownish-gray. But when threatened, it opens its mouth wide and gives the victims a good view of the black internal lining of its mouth. Black Mamba is the fastest land snake in the world, reaching top speeds of 16-19 km/hr in short bursts. Black Mamba’s are found in African savannas and open woodlands.

Yellow-Jawed Tommygoffs are locally referred to as ‘Fer-de-lance’, has variable coloration, from gray to olive, brown or reddish, with dark triangles edged with light scales. Triangles are narrow at the top and wide at the bottom. Average length of Fer-de-Lance is about 1.4 meters and maximum of 2.4 meters.

Rank 7: Yellow-jawed tommygoff is the world’s No.7 venomous snake. Yellow-Jawed Tommygoff has an irritable disposition and may strike with little provocation. Heat-seeking fangs help it strike accurately even in the dark. This highly poisonous snake is responsible for a high mortality rate. The female fer-de-lance is highly prolific, producing up to 60 new born. The venom of this species is hemotoxic, extremely painful and hemorrhagic (causes profuse internal bleeding). Its venom also causes massive tissue destruction. Yellow-Jawed Tommygoffs or Fer-de-lance are found Southern Mexico, throughout Central and South America.

Multibanded Krait is black or bluish-black in colour with narrow white bands. Average length is in range of 1.8 meters.

Rank 8: Multibanded krait is the world’s No.8 venomous snake. Multibanded Krait is most active at night. Its venom is a very strong neurotoxin. Its victims are usually fishermen who untangle these deadly snakes from large fish nets. Multibanded Kraits now rare in wild, are most preferred edible snakes in China.

Tiger Snake are olive to dark brown in colour above with yellowish or olive belly and crossbands. Its subspecies in Tasmania and Victoria are uniformly black. Average length of 1.2 meters and maximum of 1.8 meters.

Rank 9: Tiger Snake is the world’s No.9 venomous snake. Tiger Snake is a dangerous poisonous snake found in Australia. It is very common and bites many humans in Australia. It has a very potent neurotoxic venom that attacks the nervous system. When aroused, it is aggressive and attacks any intruder. It flattens its neck making a narrow band. Its venom is produced in large quantities, with an average yield 35mg and a record of 180mg. Tiger Snakes are found in Australia, Tasmania, Bass Strait islands and New Guinea.

Jarararcussu has a light or dark greenish colour on upper body and faint yellow colour at bottom. Jarararcussu can grow upto 3 meters in length.

Rank 10: Jarararcussu is the world’s No.10 venomous snake. Jarararcussu may inject a whopping 800 mg of venom per bite. Its single bite has the potential to kill 32 people. Jarararcussus are found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay.