8. Black Mamba
The Black Mamba, known as Africa’s most venomous snake, has a bold and unpredictable temperament. It can grow up to nearly 10 feet long and strike within a radius of 44 yards, delivering a deadly dose of venom. Its bite, often called the “kiss of death,” injects 100 grams of poison, with just 10 grams being enough to kill a person. Symptoms of a Black Mamba bite include blurred vision, fainting, respiratory arrest, or heart failure. Immediate treatment is crucial, but in some parts of Africa, access to antidotes is limited, making encounters with this snake extremely dangerous.
