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Most snakebites are caused by non-venomous snakes. Of the roughly 3,700 known species of snake found worldwide, only 15% are considered dangerous to humans. [1] [2] [3] Snakes are found on every continent except Antarctica. [1] There are two major families of venomous snakes, Elapidae and Viperidae.
Roughly 7,000–8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States, and about five of those people die. [4] Though most fatal bites are attributed to rattlesnakes, the copperhead accounts for more snakebites than any other venomous North American species.
Humans killed per year Animal Humans killed per year Animal Humans killed per year 1 Mosquitoes: 1,000,000 [a] Mosquitoes 750,000 Mosquitoes 725,000 2 Humans 475,000 Humans (homicide) 437,000 Snakes 50,000 3 Snakes: 50,000 Snakes 100,000 Dogs 25,000 4 Dogs: 25,000 [b] Dogs 35,000 Tsetse flies 10,000 5 Tsetse flies: 10,000 [c] Freshwater snails ...
These snakes are more likely to be killed by humans than the other way around. Sadly, these snakes are dying out because humans gas burrows in an attempt to kill large amounts of Diamondbacks.
Today we are going to take you for a thrilling virtual tour to the world of the 20 most deadliest and dangerous snakes in the world. Click to skip our introduction and methodology and jump to the ...
These snakes are more likely to be killed by humans than the other way around. Sadly, these snakes are dying out because humans gas burrows in an attempt to kill large amounts of Diamondbacks.
Garter snakes were long thought to be non-venomous, but discoveries in the early 2000s revealed that they produce a neurotoxic venom. [12] Despite this, garter snakes cannot seriously injure or kill humans with the small amounts of comparatively mild venom they produce and they also lack an effective means of delivering it.
Its also home to a several poisonous and dangerous animals that you should avoid crossing paths with. Plenty of critters can cause harm to humans - past just startling you in your backyard.