Most Venomous Snakes in the World

About This Dataset

Snakes ranked by the lethality of their venom measured by median lethal dose (LD50) in mice. The inland taipan of Australia is considered the most venomous snake on earth — its venom is so potent that a single bite contains enough toxin to kill 289 humans. Despite this, it is rarely responsible for human deaths due to its remote habitat.

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The stark contrast in venom potency among these snakes highlights the dangers posed by certain species. The inland taipan's LD50 of 0.025 mg/kg is significantly lower than that of the eastern brown snake at 0.053 mg/kg, emphasizing its status as the most venomous snake. Interestingly, while the king cobra has a much higher LD50 of 1.80 mg/kg, it is still considered dangerous due to its size and aggressive nature. The low incidence of human fatalities from the inland taipan can be attributed to its remote habitat, suggesting that habitat and behavior play crucial roles in the actual threat levels posed by these snakes.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

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King Cobra leads with 2 in All Time.

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Average value in All Time: 0 · median: 0.

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Gap in All Time: King Cobra is 72× larger than Inland Taipan.

Most Venomous Snakes in the World

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Data Points

8 categories · 1 year

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Top Value

1.80

King Cobra

LD50 (mg/kg) · All Time

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LD50 (mg/kg)

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Rankings & Full Data

8 records · LD50 (mg/kg) · ranked by All Time

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#	Category	All Time
🥇	King Cobra	1.80
🥈	Black Mamba	0.32
🥉	Philippine Cobra	0.20
4	Tiger Snake	0.13
5	Many-banded Krait	0.11
6	Coastal Taipan	0.10
7	Eastern Brown Snake	0.05
8	Inland Taipan	0.03