Eastern Brown Snake
In particular, lethal venom is an understatement – only a fraction of a bite from an Eastern Brown Snake can kill any human adult. It is the world’s second-most-venomous land snake, after all. Brown snakes, native to Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia, are highly aggressive and account for around 60% of Australia’s snakebite deaths.
Eastern Brown Snake
Common Lancehead
In the tropical lowlands of northern South America, the common lancehead, or Bothrops atrox, is generally found. It’s easily agitated as a species of pit-viper and is usually nocturnal. It can, however, hunt all day long, as well as climb trees and swim. Their venom is, needless to say, terribly lethal and fast-acting. Nearly all bites lead to temporary or sometimes permanent memory loss, even with treatment. It really makes me want to re-think my options for health insurance coverage.
Common Lancehead
