Establishing a list of the world's most deadly venomous snakes is more challenging than it may seem. There are a variety of factors to evaluate in making this determination. For the purposes of this report, I looked mainly at the potential lethality of a bite from one of these snakes, rather than factors such as their aggressiveness and habitat in proximity to populated areas.
Factors I used in making my choices, besides the toxicity of the venom, included the amounts of venom injected in a typical bite, the reported history of lethal bites and availability of antivenin to treat a potential bite.
Although debatable, I believe most people would agree that the snakes on my list, are species you would not want to encounter and be bitten by.
For this list, I selected several representative venomous snakes from each of the major venomous snake inhabited, geographical areas of the world. These are snakes that pose a substantial, potential health risk to persons living in these regions, based on the potential lethality of a bite.
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