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  2. List of dangerous snakes - Wikipedia

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    The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a large and highly venomous snake species native to much of Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the second longest venomous snake species in the world and is the fastest moving land snake, capable of moving at 4.32 to 5.4 metres per second (16–20 km/h, 10–12 mph).

  3. Snakebite - Wikipedia

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    A snakebite is an injury caused by the bite of a snake, especially a venomous snake. [9] A common sign of a bite from a venomous snake is the presence of two puncture wounds from the animal's fangs. [1] Sometimes venom injection from the bite may occur. [3]

  4. List of fatal snake bites in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The United States has about 30 species of venomous snakes, which include 23 species of rattlesnakes, three species of coral snakes, two species of cottonmouth, and two species of copperhead. At least one species of venomous snake is found in every state except Hawaii, Maine, Rhode Island, [4] and Alaska. Timber Rattlesnakes once lived in Rhode ...

  5. Two types of venomous snakes can be spotted near ... - AOL

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    “If it is a concern then look at pictures.” The researcher said the majority of venomous snake bites occur when someone mistakenly steps on or touches one, usually hidden in grass.

  6. SC snake handler bitten by world's most venomous snake; a ...

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    Unlike a copperhead, a northern water snake is not venomous, although it can bite and spray a foul smelling musk when approached. Friendly or not, it's probably best to leave these snakes alone.

  7. Common krait - Wikipedia

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    The common krait (Bungarus caeruleus) is a venomous snake species belonging to the genus Bungarus in the Elapidae family. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and is responsible for the majority of snakebites affecting humans in India , Pakistan , and Bangladesh .

  8. Big Four (Indian snakes) - Wikipedia

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    The four venomous snake species responsible for causing the greatest number of medically significant human snake bite cases on the Indian subcontinent (majorly in India and Sri Lanka) are sometimes collectively referred to as the Big Four. They are as follows: [1] [2] Russell's viper, Daboia russelii; Common krait, Bungarus caeruleus; Indian ...

  9. Here’s a list of all of the venomous snakes in Georgia, plus ...

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    Here’s a full list of all venomous snakes, facts about each one and where they can each be found: ... Bite can be fatal. Coral Snake. Appearance: Small (between two and three feet) and slender ...