Many animals are considered dangerous and possess the ability to kill people in a flash. This article lists the top 10 of these deadly animals that many people do not know about.
1. Boomslang
The first animal to make it to the list of deadly animals is Boomslang, a snake that is mostly present in South Africa but can still be found in other African areas. There are a couple of qualities that make it one of the deadliest snakes in the world.
The fangs of Boomslang are extremely big. It also possesses special eyes, which have better vision than other snake species. Many research studies reveal that their eyesight is almost identical to that of humans. As most people know, snakes don’t typically have the best eyesight; however, this kind of snake successfully counters this fact. It is known that they have the ability to pick birds right out of the sky as they possess sharp eyesight.
It should be known that if a person is bitten by a Boomslang snake, there is no chance of survival. They have the urge to attack humans only if they are threatened by them, otherwise, they usually don’t go after humans. Many of them are green and brown. They blend in well with the wooded environment and it makes them perfect assassins in the woods. The venom which it injects contains Hemotoxin which can kill a person within hours. This toxin will make the person bleed from every hole in the body even from the ears and eyes.
Johannesburg, in South Africa, is the only place that has the Antivenom available. Hence, there is a good chance that if bitten, you will not be able to survive the poison. The average time of death by this poison is two hours. The longer you wait for getting the medicine, the greater the damage your body will face.
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2. Cone Snail
One of the unique deadly animals that can kill you in a matter of hours is the Cone Snail. You will be deceived by their beautiful shell before you realize that the Snail underneath is as dangerous as it gets.
Many times shell collectors pick one up and then the snail’s harpoon sticks into the person and the poison does its job. The amazing thing about Cone Snail is that they all possess different types of poison. The most dangerous is the one that contains a Neurotoxin, making your body temporarily paralyzed. You will also develop severe respiratory problems. The body starts to shut down and it leads to a very painful death.
Many Cone Snails also contain Conotoxin which is also a deadly poison. The most dangerous thing is that the poison is incurable. Sometimes full blood transfusions are necessary to get rid of the poison. Once you are bitten and an initial CPR is not performed, you will not be able to survive.
3. Hippopotamus
People generally consider Hippopotamus as a peaceful and fun-loving animal. The Hippo is portrayed in pop culture as a slow, dim-witted animal. Statistics show that Hippopotamus kills more people than all African animals combined. The 9,000 pounds weighted animal is actually much more dangerous than people think.
Hippopotamus possesses the ability to kill anytime. Some experts say that before attacking people, Hippopotamus gives certain clues but some people are too ignorant to pick up on them. They mostly attack people when they are irritated, as they want to be left alone and be given space. The interesting thing about them is that normally they do not swim but if they become agitated at you, they will swim even underwater at the speed of 5 mph. They chase you down with great stamina leaving you with almost no chance of surviving. The technique to enjoy spending time with a Hippopotamus is to watch it from a safe distance. The closer you get, the more chances are that you will die.
4. Poison Dart Frog
Poison Dart Frog is known for its beautiful colors. It deceives through its natural beauty, and when they are not handled carefully, people pay the price. It needs to be handled with great care as their skin is poisonous and secretes fluids that are also poisonous. Its dangerous skin is the reason they survive in the wild with great ease.
This frog was used to make poison darts and arrows for a very long time by many tribes, hence the name. However, only three types of Poison Dart Frog are deadly, the other does not secrete poison. Usually, the skin of poison dart frogs does not kill with a simple touch, although it may make you very sick. The poison secretes through the skin and penetrates through yours, the level of sickness depends on the amount of poison that has traveled through your skin and went into your blood.
The Golden Dart Frog, a special type of Poison Dart Frog has the ability to kill with any touch. They are the deadliest of all the Poison Dart Frog species in the world. They, along with the other types are mostly kept in zoos, where people enjoy their beauty and colors.
5. Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake
The Yellow-bellied sea snake is one of the most stunning-looking snakes in the world but is extremely lethal. The thing which separates it from other kinds is that they live in the sea, a quality which one may not see in other types of snakes. They never attack humans that are not too close to them. The snake’s poison is similar to that of Cobra snakes but is more concentrated and possesses more toxins. It is generally said that a drop of Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake’s venom is capable of killing three grown healthy men.
The toxin has a specific procedure to kill. It attacks the person’s respiratory system, making some of them paralyzed. One of the most deadly things about the poison secreted by Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake is that it targets all your muscles making you unable to move and writhe in agony and pain. The pain is so intense that it makes you pray to God to take your life. The CPR procedure is necessary to keep you alive until you are treated with antivenom. If the victim is not treated with the CPR procedure, his lungs may give out along with the possibility to make your heart dead. Hence, CPR and antivenom are necessary to keep the victim alive after being bitten. However, after being saved, people also experience muscle aches in their bodies which may also be quite high.
6. Blue-Ringed Octopus
Blue-ringed Octopus is another gorgeous animal but is very deadly. The sea divers are mostly their victims because they are entrapped by their beauty and come too close to them and hence are attacked. The only reason that they attack people is that they feel threatened by their presence.
The snake’s poison contains several poisons such as tetrodotoxin, hyaluronidase, 5-hydroxytryptamine, tyramine, tryptamine, histamine, octopamine, acetylcholine, taurine and dopamine. The combined effect of these poisons is extremely deadly and renders any ant venom useless. However, instant CPR is the only way a person can survive the poison; otherwise, the person dies from lack of oxygen or cardiac arrest. If help does not come soon, the victim may suffer from permanent blindness or maybe permanent paralysis.
7. Hooded Pitohui
Hooded Pitohui is a poisonous bird and has reportedly more death counts than other birds combined. This is the reason why people call it ‘The Flying Venom.’ It possesses the same poison as that of the Poison Dart Frog discussed earlier. Hooded Pitohui kills the person with the same effect, as its feathers and skin secrete much poisonous venom. The amazing thing about this venom is that it is the deadliest venom present on Earth.
A research study was done on mice as the subject when some Hooded Pitohui’s poison was injected into it. The mouse was dead within a few seconds, making the venom of Hooded Pitohui, the fastest penetrating venom on Earth. Usually, many people are not affected by this animal as the poison has to enter the bloodstream to introduce its effects. However, some side effects also occur; even the poison is not able to reach the bloodstream. However, if a significant amount of poison enters your bloodstream both paralysis and death can easily occur. The bird is mostly found in Papua, New Guinea, its native area.
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8. Deathstalker Scorpion
Deathstalker scorpion is one of the most deadly animals present on this Earth, possessing a name that is funny and fearful at the same time. It is said that no one should disturb this creature as it has a highly dangerous temper. This scorpion is basically the inspiration for the character of Scorpion in the movie and game Mortal Kombat. It looks like a toy due to its beautiful yellow coloring.
Its sting is said to be incredibly painful and some people may regard it as the worst sting one can ever get. Sometimes, it can be so painful that people go into shock. The poison has the ability to cut off airways and kill you soon unless the ant venom is provided to the victim. The venom may kill a person in a matter of a few hours. Even after the ant venom has been given, people may get severe headaches and joint pain for a long time after the sting. This animal’s favorite place is Israel but is also found in several other places. This scorpion is said to love sand, hence is mostly found around places where a lot of sand is present.
9. Pufferfish
The amazing thing about the Pufferfish is that it is more deadly after it dies than when it is living. It is considered a delicacy around different parts of the world; but if not handled with extreme care, may kill people by shutting their airways.
The poisons secreted by the Pufferfish are Saxitoxin and Tetrodotoxin, extremely lethal. Tetrodotoxin alone is known to cause rapid heart rate, a decrease in blood pressure, muscle paralysis, tingling and numbness. Medical treatment becomes necessary very soon after a person makes a contact with the fish.
Pufferfish is considered deadly, not only by humans, but other fishes even the Sharks stay away from its dead body. It possesses barbs which makes it very hard to fight and hunt. It also has an amazing quality to expand, making it difficult to hunt and eat.
10. Lanomia or “Assassin Caterpillar”
Lanomia is one of the most dangerous creatures as it hides in its natural habitat, making it extremely difficult to spot it. Hence, humans may encounter its poison without even realizing it until they are a bit. Experts have known this animal for a long time, but it is only recently that they are known as such dangerous animals.
In the last few years, they have resulted in many deaths. Brazilian scientists have just prepared the ant venom when they realized the number of deaths resulting from Lanomia. The poison of this creature makes your body bleed extremely and also prevents clotting. This caterpillar gives you something called ‘bruised blood’, just like being hit in the arm or face and getting a bruise, making your body swell at that point. The poison is also known to attack human cells, especially the protein cells, causing them to prevent them from clotting, resulting in very low platelets count. As such the victim starts bleeding throughout all his openings, much like Dengue Fever.
The important study going on with this animal is why these animals changed their behavior, as the death count due to this animal has risen in the past few years. A reason attributed is that this animal has recently realized its power, becoming one of the deadliest animals in the whole world.
