Februari 11, 2017
these are the 5 deadliest snakes in asia.these ruthless animals have struck fear into the hearts of many. today's video was requested by schizo bob.if you have any other topics you'd like to learn about, subscribe and let us know inthe comments section below. number 5: the indian cobrait goes by many names: the indian cobra, the asian cobra, the spectacled cobra, or thebinocellate cobra to name a few. whatever you decide to call it, this snake is one ofthe deadliest snakes in all of asia. growing up to about 4 feet in length, the indian cobrais known for the spectacle pattern on its hood, which expands to a large size when theyfeel threatened.
in addition to living in india, they alsopopulate parts of pakistan, sri lanka, nepal, and bangladesh. these cobras will take up shelter anywherethey can. they often prefer the forest, though they have been known to make their homes indensely populated urban areas as well. these snakes are protected by the indian governmentunder the indian wildlife protection act. the indian cobra is one of the “big fourâ€,a group of four snake species that account for the majority of human attacks in asia.their venom has the capacity to paralyze muscles and in more serious instances, cause respiratoryfailure and cardiac arrest. furthermore, their venom contains enzymes that break down thebody's cells and tissue, leading the venom
to spread at a much quicker rate than normal.some estimates suggests that indian cobras are responsible for as many as 10,000 deathsper year. experts argue, however, that as few as 7% of the bites are fatal if medicaltreatment is sought quickly enough. their proclivity for residing near humansis part of what makes them so dangerous. for example, one such place they're found arein rice patties. as such, many of the indian cobra attacks on humans occur in these ricefields. additionally, they are commonly used by snake charmers. snake charmers like touse their flutes to make the snakes appear to dance. however, cobras are deaf, but theyuse the movement of the pipe and the vibrations from the ground (as the charmers will tapthe ground) in order to move in sync with
their masters. indian cobras hold a special place in hinduculture. they are considered by many to be a powerful deity. shiva, a hindu god, is oftendepicted with having one of these cobras around his neck. they are also worshipped duringthe hindu festival, nag panchami. number 4: russell’s viperthis snake also goes by the names daboia, scissors viper, seven pacer, or the chainviper. it is most commonly known as russell’s viper as an homage to the famed herpetologist,patrick russell, who studied the snakes extensively during the 18th century. due to their aggressivebehavior and wide-ranging distribution, russell’s vipers are considered to be among the deadliestin asia. they account for a relatively high
number of snakebites and deaths each year. while they are found in a wide array of habitats,such as grassy plains, bushy areas, and coastal lowlands, they also frequent densely populatedurban areas, which is one of the reasons why they're so dangerous. additionally, they behavevery aggressively if they feel threatened or provoked. when threatened, russell's vipersform a series of loops with their body, raising the upper portion into a striking position.they will then emit a hiss that is believed to the loudest in the world. once they attack,they can catapult themselves towards their intended target, landing a bite that is eitherquick or one in which they can dig their fangs in and latch on for a few moments.
the venom from russell’s vipers are potentiallylethal in large quantities and if medical treatment is not sought. once a person isbit, they will experience intense pain on the spot of the bite. soon after, swellingof that area will occur. a bite victim will oftentimes bleed from their gums and sometimesduring urination. the blood pressure and heart rate will also drop soon after the bite. otherpossible symptoms include facial swelling, blood clots, blood vomiting, and in severecases that go untreated, kidney failure. even if a victim survives the initial bite, kidneyand respiratory failure may still occur up to two weeks later. beyond all of the painful and sometime deadlysymptoms, a bite from a russell’s viper
can severely damage the pituitary glands.this causes the body to quit producing hormones and results in massive hair and weight loss.about 29% of all victims who survive the initial bite experience this damage to their pituitaryglands. although an antivenom may be used by doctorsto help prevent fatalities, thousands of people still die every year from russell's vipers. number 3: the saw-scaled viperthe saw-scaled viper—whose scientific name is echis, or greek for viper—refers to fivedifferent species of vipers. they are one of the “big four†in asia and accountfor a large number of annual snakebites and snake-related deaths. although these vipersdo not grow to even two feet in length, the
largest typically reach almost 3 ft. long.they're well-known for their distinctive display of threat. when in attack mode, saw-scaledvipers form c-coils with their bodies and proceed to rub their scales together to createa menacing “sizzling†sound. this is known as stridulation, a practice largely associatedwith insects and some reptiles, including this breed of snake. as the viper feels morethreatened and becomes more and more agitated, the rubbing becomes faster and the sizzlingnoises get louder. this is the moment when they might bite. asaw-scaled viper bite is known for its extreme quickness and accuracy when striking. giventhat they often live in close proximity to humans and that they're quick to attack whenagitated or threatened, they are one of the
most dangerous of the “big four.†if aperson were to be bit by one of these vipers, they would initially experience swelling andpain in the area of the bite. additionally, they will experience severebleeding as a result. symptoms such as upper gastrointestinal bleeding, vomiting blood,blood stained mucus, urinating blood, nosebleeds, low amounts of urine, and hypovolemic shockoccur. while it is estimated that close to 20% of saw-scaled viper bites are fatal, theavailability of antivenom significantly increases one's chances of survival. number 2: the common kraitalso a member of the “big four,†the common krait also goes by either the indian kraitor the blue krait. residing in india, they
prefer to feed off other snakes, includingother kraits! a large common krait will grow up to 5 feet,9 inches long. like many snakes, they are nocturnal creatures, opting to hide and tokeep to themselves during the day while preferring to hunt at night. as such, they are far morelikely to become agitated in the darkness. when threatened, common kraits coil up andflatten their bodies. once they bite, they tend to hold on to their victim in an attemptto inject as much venoms as possible. the bite is oftentimes not painful at first.this is very dangerous due to the fact that victims initially exhibit very few symptoms.their venom, however, contains a powerful neurotoxin that affects the brain. symptomsthat then proceed are a tightening of the
facial muscles and temporary blindness anddeafness if the bite is not treated within a few hours, with death due to suffocationas an eventual result. number 1: the reticulated pythonpopulating the southeastern region of asia, the reticulated python holds the distinctionas being the longest snake in the world. an adult male will grow up to 21 feet long andweighing up to 163 pounds. they are the only snake on this list that is not one of the“big four.†living in rainforests, grasslands, and woodlands,reticulated pythons often dwell near water. they've even been known to be good swimmersand will sometimes make their homes on small islands in asia. their diet consists of awide array of mammals such as dogs, rats,
pigs, and even primates. as nonvenomous snakes,they kill their prey by constricting them to do death. given their size and strength, reticulatedpythons are very capable of killing humans, with several recorded incidents throughouthistory. in the early 20th century, for example, it was reported that a young boy and a grownwoman were both eaten by pythons. also in the early 20th century, a burmeseman was out hunting with his friends when he took shelter from the rain beneath a tree.he was caught by a snake who was in the tree, suffocated to death, and as legend has it,was consumed feet first. in 1932, american writer and animal collectorfrank buck reported an incident involving
a young boy in the philippines. accordingto buck, the python was found with the shape of the boy’s corpse inside its body. more recently, a woman from virginia beachwas killed by her pet python in 2009. though the python did not attempt to eat her, thepython was found coiled up in the bedroom in an apparently agitated state. find out more about deadly things in naturethat'll kill you by subscribing or clicking on one of the links below.
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