The World’s Most Venomous Snakes

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Desert Horned Viper

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The Desert Horned Viper are distinctive looking with little horns on their head. They are abundant in the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East and even though it’s nocturnal, it is frequently spotted. After being bitten by this snake, symptoms only develop after a few hours and it’s not pleasant. The venom causes hemoglobinemia, which is severe anemia and can lead to kidney failure, breathing difficulty, swelling, and vomiting. There are a hundred good reasons to avoid this serpent at all costs.