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How many species of snakes are there in the world?
There are over 3,000 species of snakes in the world and around 600 are venomous and over 200 are considered to be medically important, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Which country has the most snake species?
Total number of reptile species, by country
| Country / region | Reptiles | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1,078 | 1 |
| Mexico | 957 | 2 |
| Brazil | 814 | 3 |
| Indonesia | 755 | 4 |
What country has the most snake deaths?
India
According to the most conservative estimates, at least 81,000 snake envenomings and 11,000 fatalities occur in India each year, making it the most heavily affected country in the world.
What is the most dangerous snake ever?
The Inland Taipan, native to Australia, is the most venomous snake in the world. Its venom is the most toxic of any snake. The venom in just one bite is lethal enough to kill over 200 people. Fortunately, its temperament is placid, and it rarely comes into contact with humans.
How many poisonous snakes are there in the world?
Question: How many venomous snakes are there in the world? Answer: As of 2020, there are approximately 600 venomous snake species in the world. Of these, nearly 200 are capable of delivering medically-significant bites that can be life-threatening (without treatment).
What is the world’s most poisonous snake?
The world’s most venomous snake, based on LD 50, is the inland taipan of Australia.
Which is the most aggressive snake in the world?
Inland Taipan. The inland taipan inhabits the semi-arid parts of central east Australia.