Jun 7, 2025

10 beautiful snakes that are extremely poisonous

TOI Lifestyle Desk

Poisonous but beautiful snakes

These snakes may look stunning with their vivid colours and patterns, but don’t be fooled, each one carries venom strong enough to kill.

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Blue Malayan Coral Snake

This snake’s electric blue body and red head are striking. Its venom attacks the brain and can cause instant paralysis.

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Inland Taipan

Also called the "fierce snake," its venom is lethal enough to kill humans in under an hour. Rarely encountered in the wild.

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Boomslang

Its large green eyes and vivid body hide a dangerous secret—hemotoxic venom that causes internal bleeding and organ failure.

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King Cobra

The world’s longest venomous snake delivers a neurotoxic bite that can kill an elephant. Recognized by its hood and fierce behavior.

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Eastern Coral Snake

Its red, yellow, and black bands are a warning. A bite affects the nervous system and needs urgent medical attention.

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Banded Krait

Found in Asia, its bright bands are a warning. It hides by day and hunts at night using deadly neurotoxins.

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Black Mamba

Though its name suggests darkness, its body shines with a gunmetal sheen. Extremely fast, its venom can kill in under 30 minutes.

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Tiger Snake

Named for its tiger-like bands, it’s native to Australia. One bite can lead to paralysis, kidney failure, and death if untreated.

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Philippine Cobra

This cobra not only bites but also spits venom. Its neurotoxins can cause respiratory failure in minutes, even from a distance.

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Coastal Taipan

With a smooth tan body, this Australian snake is fast and nervous. Its venom can kill multiple humans in one bite.

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