By Laura Salas
The Sharp-nosed pit viper is found in southeast Asia. Its highly potent venom contains hemotoxin that is very likely to lead to hemorrhaging. Its nickname is the “hundred pacer.” It has been believed that victims will only be able to walk 100 steps before dying. However, there is an antivenin made in Taiwan. Symptoms from a bite include swelling, blistering, necrosis, and ulceration
Keep your distance from this snake, as the black-necked spitting cobra can eject venom from its fangs over 7 meters (23 feet) with perfect accuracy. They are mainly found in just sub-Saharan Africa and can grow up to 2.2 meters (7.2 feet) long. Bites can lead to blisters, inflammation and permanent blindness if venom makes contact with the eyes.
The world’s heaviest viperid is the gaboon viper. It inhabits the rainforests and savannas of sub-saharan Africa. Its fangs can grow up to 2 inches long to easily attack its prey. The gaboon viper is known for being slow moving and docile. However, if provoked will attack. Many times these snakes are accidentally stepped upon which lead to bites.
