Types of snake venom

Type of Snake Venom

Haemotoxic, Cytotoxic & Neurotoxic. Haemo-toxic venoms are one which affects cardiovascular system • Cytotoxic venoms targets specific cellular sites • Neuro-toxic venoms harm nervous system of human body.

The pharmacological effects of snake venoms are classified into three main types, hemotoxic, neurotoxic, and cytotoxic (WHO, 2010).

1) Fierce Snake or Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus ), Australia. This has the most toxic venom of any snake. Maximum yield recorded (for one bite) is 110mg. That would probably be enough to eliminate over 100 people or 250,000 mice.

Inland Taipan

Generally regarded as the world’s most venomous snake, the inland taipan is appropriately known as ‘the fierce snake‘. Its paralyzing venom consists of taipoxin, a mix of neurotoxins, procoagulants, and myotoxins, which causes hemorrhaging in blood vessels and muscle tissues, and inhibits breathing.

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Mississippi

Mississippi’s total score is 32.00, making it the most dangerous state in the United States.

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