snakes

[nicchargers]

what snake is the most poisonous?

[gramev64]

I don't think I know, but I do know I do not like snakes period!!!

[lkeys81]

Don't know...If I see one I will shoot it

[yosav]

im not that familiar with snakes, always heard about the cobra, but i guess if youre really want to know you could search it

[dauna]

In my part of the world water moccasins (sp?) are considered the worst.  We have lots of lakes and rivers (and water in general) and these are considered snakes that should not be messed with.  Then again I don't like messin' with any of 'em.

[Azanne07]

i dont know but i wished the cats would stop playing with them

[lguzman1]

I'm with the person who said she didn't know and she didn't like snakes.
I am terrified of them. CHILLS

[tzs]

Cotton Mouth???

[sdecaro558]

Pretty sure there's one that's worse than the cottonmouth.  Either way, it also depends on how you define most poisonous - different snakes have different types of venoms which cause different problems.  Some affect muscles, others nerves.

[falcon9]

Pretty sure there's one that's worse than the cottonmouth.  Either way, it also depends on how you define most poisonous - different snakes have different types of venoms which cause different problems.  Some affect muscles, others nerves.

It also depends on what is meant by "worse".  For instance, some will assert that the Inland Taipan of Australia is the 'deadliest' snake, ("the most poisonous snake in the world, with a single bite containing enough venom to kill up to 100 adults. Not only is it deadly, but it’s a quick killer too. It can kill you in less than 45 minutes" *).  If factoring in the most potentially dangerous, it would have to be a snake which has a greater probability of knoshing on people than a "timid" one way out in the Outback.

* -- http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/offbeat-news/the-worlds-5-most-venomous-species/697?image=3

[hicaniplay]

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Also found this on wiki and found it interesting:
Venomous snakes are often said to be poisonous, although this is not the correct term, as venoms and poisons are different. Poisons can be absorbed by the body, such as through the skin or digestive system, while venoms must first be introduced directly into tissues or the blood stream (envenomated) through mechanical means. It is, for example, harmless to drink snake venom as long as there are no lacerations inside the mouth or digestive tract. The two exceptions are: the Rhabdophis keelback snakes secrete poison from glands they get from the poisonous toads they consume, and similarly, certain garter snakes from Oregon retain toxins in their livers from the newts they eat.



Also from http://www.reptilegardens.com/reptiles/snakes/venomous/:
It is important to keep in mind when discussing venomous snakes that the "most deadly" snake and the "most dangerous" snake are two entirely different concepts.

Some of the snakes with the most toxic venom – in other words, more deadly - rarely bite people. For instance, the deadliest sea snakes are generally quite docile. The Inland Taipan, the snake with the deadliest venom, has never killed anyone on record. On the other hand, the snakes that kill the most people (most dangerous) have “mild” venoms compared to other venomous snakes.

And

Many people believe the Cottonmouth and the Copperhead to be very deadly. Legends aside, they are not really very deadly at all. The maximum amount of venom a Cottonmouth can deliver is just barely enough to kill a single person. The Copperhead is less deadly still; even if untreated, a Copperhead bite causes death in considerably less than 1% of bites. There is even some question as to whether there have been any deaths at all from Copperhead venom.

[vickysue]

We have rattlesnakes , I do not like them at least they make a noise when you get close too them,, Hubby is hard of hearing and if he is going to be out in the country i go with him just so i can watch and listen for them.  and yes there are people killed every year by them.

[dzb]

Cobras, rattlesnakes. I don't know anymore. I hope I never see them.