The Top 10 Deadliest Snakes in Latin America

By Larry Slawson

This eBook examines and ranks the 10 deadliest snakes of Latin America. It provides a brief overview of each animal, followed by a discussion of their behavioral traits, venom toxicity (in relation to humans), and general characteristics.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Larry Slawson
• Release date: Aug 18, 2022

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LARRY SLAWSON

AUGUST 2022

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

This content is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for formal and individualized diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, and/or dietary advice from a licensed medical professional. Seek immediate help if you are experiencing a medical emergency.

WHAT IS THE DEADLIEST SNAKE IN LATIN AMERICA?

Throughout Latin America, there exists a number of venomous snake species that are capable of inflicting serious harm (or death) on the human population at large. Of the snakes that have been identified so far (as of August 2022), several species stand out above the rest in regard to their venom toxicity and danger to human beings. From the Jumping Pit Viper to the Fer-de-Lance, this work examines the 10 deadliest snakes known to exist in Latin America. It provides a brief analysis of each snake’s behavioral patterns, general traits, and venom toxicity in relation to humans. It is the author’s hope that a better understanding (and appreciation) of these fascinating animals will accompany readers following their completion of this work.

Selection Criteria

In order to select (and rank) the deadliest snakes in Latin America, a number of basic criteria was necessary for the extents and purposes of this work. First and foremost, each of the following snakes were ranked according to their overall venom toxicity (in relation to humans). This task was accomplished through an evaluation of each snake’s venom yield (on average), as well as the lethal dose required for each animal’s venom to be fatal for humans.

In addition to venom toxicity, another important factor to consider was each snake’s potential for inflicting life-threatening bites on human beings in the absence of medical care. This criterion was