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TOP 10 MOST POISONOUS ANIMALS IN THE WORLD

Dareal by Dareal
December 7, 2019
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Although the human race can boast of having the most developed brain of all species on earth, in terms of strength, size, and speed, we all lose ugly. Also, some animals are so poisonous that a sting is enough to kill dozens of people, that is why you should get to know the most poisonous animals in the world.

Most animals have some kind of defensive or predatory system. Poisonous creatures use this feature to capture prey and not become one. Some use their fangs to transmit the toxin, while others produce it from the skin. Therefore, it is possible to separate passive killers from active ones.

Leaving theory aside, they are all very dangerous anyway and can kill anyone in no time. Here is a list of the 10 most harmful animals or the deadliest animals in the world.

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  • 10. Balloon fish or puffer fish (Tetraodontidae)
  • 9. Poison Dart Frog (Dendrobatidae)
  • 8. Banana Spider (Phoneutria)
  • 7. Inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus)
  • 6. Deathstalker Scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus)
  • 5. Rockfish (Synanceia verrucosa)
  • 4. Marbled Cone Snail (Conus marmoreus)
  • 3. Blue-ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena)
  • 2. King Snake (Ophiophagus hannah)
  • 1. Australian Box Jellyfish (Cubozoa)

10. Balloon fish or puffer fish (Tetraodontidae)

puffer fish - most poisonous animals in the world

Do not be fooled by the friendly face of this fish. In fact, it is the second most poisonous vertebrate in the world (the first is the golden dart frog) and can be found in any tropical sea on the planet.

Although it contains enough toxin to kill even humans, it is served as a delicacy called fugu in Japan, and bok-uh in Korea. However, fish produce a rapid and violent death from asphyxiation.

The tetrodotoxin present in the animal’s skin is one hundred times stronger than cyanide and can cause numbness of the tongue and lips, fainting, vomiting, cardiac acceleration, breathing difficulties, and muscle paralysis. Most fish fatalities occur in Japan, so only expert chefs can prepare fugu.

9. Poison Dart Frog (Dendrobatidae)

Poison dart frog - most poisonous animals in the world

This species of frog is the most colorful and venomous of all vertebrates, the dart frog made it on our most poisonous animals in the world because of its poison prowess, the dart frog is found in Central and South America. To give you an idea of ​​the power of the animal, its poison can kill up to 20 adult humans and 20,000 mice with just 2 micrograms to end your life quickly.

There are about 100 different types of Dendrobatidae, usually varying in color and shape. As has been said, the golden dart frog is the most dangerous among them. The animal’s toxin (batrachotoxin) is acquired by them by eating a wide variety of wild arthropod insects.

8. Banana Spider (Phoneutria)

Banana Spider - most poisonous animals in the world

If you thought the worst spiders in the world were in Australia, you are very wrong. Banana spider is listed in the record book as the most dangerous on the planet and this is the reason why we list the banana spider as one of the most poisonous animals in the world. Unlike the others, it doesn’t weave a cute web to pick up food.

In fact, it goes after the prey and gets its food – and it is so brave that it doesn’t even forgive humans.

Only 6 micrograms of arachnid neurotoxin can kill a rat. In addition, they are dangerous because they lodge in hidden places inside houses, clothes, shoes, and cars. However, they are more common in the Amazon and in overcrowded cities.

A strange fact is that, besides causing severe pain, the banana spider poison causes priapism – a type of intense and uncomfortable erection that can last for hours and cause impotence.

7. Inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus)

Inland Taipan - most poisonous animals in the world

The Inland taipan is the most venomous snake in the world, Inland taipan made it on the list of the most poisonous animals in the world, found mainly in Australia. its toxin is 200 times stronger than any other creature of its kind. With just one bite, it can kill up to 100 adult humans.

Despite being dangerous, it is very shy and often hides under rocks and sand dunes in the desert. Due to its nature, there are no records of deaths caused by it. However, keep in mind that its neurotoxin can kill in less than an hour.

6. Deathstalker Scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus)

DeathStalker Scorpion - most poisonous animals in the world

The Deathstalker is found in North Africa and the Middle East. it is considered the most dangerous among creatures of its species because it is very aggressive, and its poison can kill a person or even put the victim in a coma.

Its neurotoxin is a cocktail that causes intense and unbearable pain, fever, seizure, paralysis, coma, and even death. In general, deathstalkers are yellow in color and can reach up to almost 13 centimeters. Luckily, a bug bite can hardly end the life of a healthy adult. However, children, the elderly, and those suffering from heart problems are among the most susceptible group.

5. Rockfish (Synanceia verrucosa)

Rockfish - most poisonous animals in the world

This rock-like fish is one of the most dangerous creatures in the world. It is present mainly in the Pacific and the Indian Ocean regions. Its poison causes so much pain that victims would rather have the infected limb cut off than have to continue suffering.

In addition, the toxin causes shocks, paralysis, and necrosis of the affected tissue. If left untreated, the person hit by the rockfish can die. The animal’s poison is stored in a type of gooey thorn that protects its body and scares off predators. In general, they are not violent, but because of its appearance, many people end up stepping on it and being affected.

4. Marbled Cone Snail (Conus marmoreus)

Marbled cone snail

This is a special species of the conus family found mainly in the Indian Ocean. With just a drop of the poison the creature injects, it is possible to kill 20 adults. However, it usually uses the device only to capture its prey.

The peptide found in the marbled cone causes severe pain and irritation. Without immediate medical treatment, the poison causes serious health problems. Currently, 30 deaths have been recorded due to contact with the snail.

3. Blue-ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena)

Blue ringed octopus

This small octopus is the smallest of its kind, about 20 cm. However, its toxin is so strong that it can kill 26 adults in a matter of minutes, and there is no antidote! Its color is usually yellow, but it changes to blue when in aggressive mode.

Found mainly in Japan and Australia, the blue-ringed octopus can produce two types of poison that are expelled by saliva. One is used to catch prey, and the other is tetrodotoxin that works immediately, causing muscle weakness, dizziness, respiratory arrest, and death.

2. King Snake (Ophiophagus hannah)

King Snake - most dangerous creature in the world

This kingsnake is the longest in the world among poisonous, being found mainly in Asia. Its toxin is so strong that it can kill an African elephant within hours. Unlike the others, the snake can inject five times more toxins with a single bite.

An animal of this species over 5 meters can stand up to a height of approximately 2 meters. This makes it even more dangerous and harmful. Although its venom is not as harmful as other snakes, it can decimate 20 humans in one stroke due to the large amount applied during the attack.

1. Australian Box Jellyfish (Cubozoa)

Box Jellyfish

This friendly jellyfish is the most dangerous creature in the world, being found mainly in the region of Australia and Asia. It is estimated that at least 100 people are killed each year due to this small killer, thus reaching the incredible 5,567 deaths since 1954.

The animal’s poison hits the victim’s heart, nervous system, and skin cells. Worst of all, it is so painful that the victim goes into shock, drowns, or dies of cardiac arrest even before getting out of the water. Survivors may experience excruciating pain for days after contact with Australian box jellyfish.

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Unfortunately, however, you have almost no chance of resisting an attack by this creature unless dealt with immediately. After the bite, you need to apply a good dose of vinegar for at least 30 seconds. This is strange because the liquid has a type of acetic acid that disables the toxin that has not yet been released into the bloodstream – however, it does not relieve pain at all.

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