The most
poisonous animals.
1. Box jellyfish (Sea wasp)
Box jellyfish venom is the most deadly in the animal kingdom and has caused at least 5,568 recorded deaths since 1954. It is the world most
poisonous animal and can kill 3600 people with one sting. An individual can up to 60 tentacles. Its venom can paralyse the lungs and stop the heart.
2. golden dart poison frog
Its whole skin is
poisonous and it is known to be the most
poisonous vertebrate. One gram of its poison can kill 15000 humans. Its venom can cause extreme pain,
paralysis and heart failure.
3. Faint-banded sea snake
It is the most toxic snake in the world. It has a friendly
temperament and would
normally have to be subjected to severe mistreatment before
biting. Although it has not been confirmed it is estimated that it can kill 1000 people with a single bite.
4.
inland taipan snake
It is known to be the world most
poisonous land snake. Its venom causes respiratory failure and a single bite can kill 100 people.
5. Brazilian wandering spider
The Brazilian Wandering Spider (Banana Spider) is the world's most
poisonous spider. It is very
aggressive and symptoms of its venom include extreme pain, repiratory failure and impotence.
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