Top 10 most poisonous animals

In the complex ecosystem, poisonous animals play a vital role, and their impact on other species is spread all over the world. What are the highly poisonous animals you know? Today, the editor will introduce the 10 most poisonous animals in the world, including: box jellyfish, Ekitlin sea snake, blue-ringed octopus, taipan snake, poison dart frog, poisonous scorpion fish and Palestinian scorpion. Let's learn more about these mysterious animals!

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1. Box jellyfish(can secrete toxins that can kill 60 people)

The American "World Wildlife" once listed the top ten most venomous animals, and the first one was the box jellyfish. Known as the "wasp of the sea", the box jellyfish is shaped like a box with four distinct sides, each about 20 centimeters long. It also has 60 tentacles, each up to 3 meters long, covered with billions of venom sacs and stinging cells.

The venom of just one box jellyfish is enough to kill 60 adults. Once its venom contacts the skin, it quickly forms bright red scars, and the toxins act quickly on the heart within a few minutes, enough to cause death without leaving any time for rescue.

2. Ekitrin Sea Snake (muscles quickly paralyzed, respiratory failure, and cardiac arrest after poisoning)

The second most toxic animal is the Ekitrin Sea Snake, which is considered the most venomous snake in the ocean. It is a good swimmer and mainly preys on fish. Its venom is mainly composed of neurotoxins and myotoxins, which together account for about 60% of the venom. The reason why sea snakes can knock out prey so quickly is that its venom immediately affects the nervous system, paralyzing the prey's muscles, and eventually causing difficulty breathing and cardiac arrest.

The head and its blood vessels (highlighted by digitally removing the muscles and skin). Note the large veins (arrows) connecting the network of blood vessels on the top of the skull to the inside of the braincase.

Hydrophis cyanocinctus Among all snakes, those with neurotoxins are usually much more lethal than those with blood venoms. If a person is bitten, he or she may die within tens of minutes. Despite its extremely strong venom, this sea snake is mild-mannered and generally does not actively attack humans. .

3. Blue-ringed octopus(the most venomous octopus)

The blue-ringed octopus is one of the most venomous animals in the world and often appears in the news. There are some special pigment cells on their skin that contain rich blue pigments. These cells are arranged in a circle to form a beautiful blue ring. This gorgeous appearance is actually a warning signal.

Although the blue-ringed octopus is gentle and will not actively attack other creatures, its "Angel's Kiss" is extremely poisonous. It is almost certain to die after being bitten. The toxicity is 50 times stronger than that of a cobra. If it feels threatened, the toxins released are enough to kill 26 adults in half an hour.

4. Taipan Snake (the most poisonous snake on land)

Taipan Snake may not be the most poisonous animal, but it is definitely one of the most terrifying. This snake is different from other snakes. Usually other snakes bite their prey tightly and inject venom when attacking, while Taipan Snake can quickly inject toxins with just one bite. They are the most poisonous and fastest snakes on land, so fast that people have almost no time to react.

Each bite injects about 100 mg of toxin, which is enough to kill 100 adults or 500,000 mice. If you are bitten by a taipan snake, if you don't inject antivenom and receive treatment within a few minutes, the mortality rate is almost 100%.

5. Poison dart frog(the most poisonous frog)

Poison dart frogs are known as the most beautiful frogs in the world, and they are also one of the most poisonous species. The most poisonous species has enough toxins in its body to kill more than 20,000 mice. They are usually brightly colored and generally do not exceed 5 cm in size.

There are many glands in the skin of poison dart frogs that can secrete a very strong neurotoxin. This toxin freezes nerves and blocks the transmission of nerve signals. It can cause involuntary muscle contraction within a few minutes and eventually cause cardiac arrest. Only 1 gram of curare can kill 15,000 people, and releasing the venom once can kill 10 people.

6. Poisonous scorpionfish (severe pain after poisoning until death)

Poisonous scorpionfish is one of the top ten poisonous animals. It mainly lives in coastal waters of Australia and is also called stone fish. Although it looks inconspicuous and is about 30 cm long, it is very good at camouflage and often hides on the seabed or among rocks, almost blending in with the surrounding environment. Even if you are very close to the scorpionfish, it will remain motionless and difficult to be noticed.

If you accidentally step on it, the scorpionfish will immediately fight back and release deadly toxins. The 12 to 14 sharp spines on its back are like needles, which can easily penetrate the soles of shoes and pierce the soles of feet, causing rapid poisoning and severe pain, and may even lead to death.

7. Palestinian scorpion (the most poisonous scorpion)

In the ranking of poisonous animals, the Palestinian scorpion is considered the most poisonous scorpion in the world, also known as the "Death Walker" or the "Israeli Killer Scorpion". The ends of their long pincers are rich in venom and can easily pierce human nails. If you are stung by it accidentally, the strong venom will cause you to feel severe pain, convulsions, and even paralysis, cardiac arrest or difficulty breathing.

Unlike most scorpions, this scorpion is very aggressive. Once disturbed, it will raise its hind legs and keep attacking its target.

8. Cone Snail (Snail Poisoning King)

Cone Snail, also known as Killer Cone Snail, is known as the "Snail Poisoning King". 36 fatal incidents caused by this snail have been recorded worldwide, almost all of which are caused by it. This snail injects toxins in its body into its prey by contacting it, and the toxins quickly invade the nervous system, eventually killing the prey. The venom of a cone snail is enough to kill 10 adults. If stung by it, it will cause severe pain and ulceration of the wound; in severe cases, it will cause cardiac arrest and life-threatening.

In addition, there is a cone snail called "cigar snail" because after being stung by it, the victim may only have time to smoke a cigar to save himself.

9. Funnel spider (the most venomous spider)

The funnel spider is one of the most dangerous venomous spiders in the world, mainly distributed near Sydney, Australia. The venom of this spider is enough to kill 5 to 8 people. Once bitten, the victim will feel severe pain and sweat profusely, and then the toxin will quickly invade the nervous system, resulting in death within 15 minutes. It is important to note that although male spiders are smaller than females, they are five times more venomous than female spiders.

Remember, when you go to the toilet in Australia, be careful of the toilet seat, as that is the favorite place for venomous spiders to live.

10. Eastern Cobra(The bite killed the creature due to kidney failure)

The Eastern Cobra, also known as the Eastern Brown Snake, is the second most venomous snake in the world. They are usually about 1.5 to 2 meters long, and the classic defensive posture is to raise the head and most of the body, in an S shape and open the mouth. This behavior is often misunderstood as an attack. In fact, they can become very aggressive when they feel threatened and may attack repeatedly.

Their venom contains coagulants, which can cause blood to coagulate, and the bitten creature will die from kidney failure.

The most poisonous lizard in the world - Gila monster

The above content is based on the toxicity, mortality rate and danger level of animals, combined with the rankings on the Internet, and sorted out the 10 most poisonous animals in the world. The data is as of October 15, 2024. This article only lists the list of these animals for your entertainment and reference!

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