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10) stone fish:The extremely dangerous stone fishes are found in tropical waters of Indo-Pacific ocean. They lurk in mud or sand on ocean floors. It makes very hard to find them. This deadly species contains 13 sharp poisonous dorsal spines. They sting very quickly. It cause extreme pain, swelling, muscle weakness and temporary paralysis. Without proper treatment, there is high chances of death
9)The Brazilian wondering spider:As their name suggests,these spider have a tendency to wonder around at night.They often finding themselves in human territory,where they hide in houses and cars during the day.addition to intense pain, their venom can have an odd effect: erections that last for hours and can lead to impotence!
8) cone snail:They might look small and harmless, but cone snails contain venom powerful enough to kill a human. All cone snails are venomous, but the larger ones that hunt fish that pose the greatest danger. They use a modified dart-like tooth called a radula to inject their prey with paralyzing venom before devouring it. Human deaths are rare but not unheard of, with 36 cases on record.
7) Black mamba:While they’re not the most venomous, Black Mambas are often considered one of the most deadly snakes of the world. These long and especially fast snakes can move up to 12.5 mph and deliver enough venom in a single bite to kill 10 people!
6) Deathstalker scorpion:Also known as the yellow scorpion, this venomous arachnid can be found primarily in the Middle East and North Africa.
It is one of the few species of scorpion that is actually deadly to humans. A deathstalker’s venom contains highly toxic chemicals which cause intense pain and can result in paralysis, coma, and death — particularly in small children and the elderly.
5) Funnel web spider:This Australian arthropod holds the Guinness World Record for being “the world's most venomous spider.” Their venom is deadly to humans, though no deaths have been recorded since the development of antivenom.
Still, their bites are extremely painful and can cause severe symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, hypertension and unconsciousness.
4) Blue ringed octopus:While the bright blue rings decorating their body might be fun to look at, these octopuses are not to be messed
When provoked, they’ll deliver a quick and painless bite that contains a deadly venom which has no known antidote. The toxins can paralyze and kill their victims.
3) Inland taipan:The inland taipan is considered to be the most venomous snake in the world, based on the level of toxicity. It can reportedly deliver enough venom in one bite to kill 100 adult humans.
While it’s often called the “fierce snake,” it’s actually much less deadly than its cousin — the coastal taipan — since it’s reclusive and has little contact with humans. But that doesn’t mean it won’t attack; when provoked the inland taipan will stun its victim with a succession of quick bites loaded with deadly venom.
2) Poisend dart frog:Poison dart frog is the most poisonous vertebrate in the world. They inhabit in rainforests of Central and South America. There are 100 different types of poison dart frogs are in the world. They varies by color and pattern.
Golden poison dart frogs are most dangerous among the family. One golden poison dart frog contain enough venom to kill up to 10 adult men. These frogs gain their potent venom by eating a special types of arthropod insects.
1) Box jellyfish:Box jellyfish aren’t a single species, but actually a class of jelly known for their cubed-shaped bodies. Some species pack more of a punch than others, but the Australian box jellyfish is the most venomous marine creature in the world.
Perhaps the most frightening thing about box jellies is that their venom is sometimes so painful it can send humans into shock and cause heart failure within minutes — before they even have time to swim back to shore.
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