The rarest snakes to own are often species with tiny wild populations, like the Saint Lucia Racer, critically endangered, or those with extremely specialized needs, such as the elusive, rarely seen Oenpelli Python, making them nearly impossible to find legally for private ownership, though unique morphs (like albino Gaboon Vipers) or very specific rare subspecies (like some blind snakes) might be owned by dedicated collectors with extensive permits.
World's rarest snake
The Saint Lucia racer is almost certainly the rarest snake in the world, a title inherited from its close neighbour in the Caribbean, the Antiguan racer.
The snake known as the "silent killer" is the Common Krait (Bungarus caeruleus), a highly venomous snake from India and South Asia, nicknamed this because its bite often causes little to no pain, delaying recognition while its potent neurotoxic venom causes paralysis, leading to respiratory failure, often as people sleep.
There isn't one single "most dangerous" snake, as danger depends on venom potency, aggression, and human interaction, but the Inland Taipan (Fierce Snake) is the most venomous land snake by venom toxicity, while the Saw-scaled Viper causes the most human deaths due to its widespread presence and aggression, and the King Cobra is the longest venomous snake, delivering massive, lethal venom quantities.
Vasuki (Sanskrit: वासुकि, romanized: Vāsuki) is the king of the nagas in Hinduism. He is described as having a gem called Nagamani (serpent's ornament) on his head. Shesha, another king of the nagas and the bed on which Vishnu rests, is his elder brother, and Manasa, another naga, is his sister.
A Mount Marlow woman has survived a bite from a coastal taipan, one of the most venomous snakes in Australia. She was flown to hospital in Mackay after being treated with antivenom.
1. Corn Snake. The docile and friendly corn snake is a great beginner snake. They come in a variety of colors and patterns, including albino, and can live a long time—up to 20 years or more—when cared for properly.
Local mythology states that if you kill a cobra, its mate will come and kill you in revenge. Perhaps getting to the bottom of this famous cobra myth will reveal something about a snake Mark has never caught in the wild, a snake that delivers enough venom to kill ten men, the King cobra.
Renowned for its speed and aggression, the black mamba has one of the fastest-acting venoms among snakes. It is responsible for numerous fatalities in sub-Saharan Africa. Time to Fatality: A bite can lead to death within 20 to 30 minutes if no medical intervention occurs.
A snake is a long, limbless reptile, related to lizards, characterized by scales, no eyelids, and no external ears, using its forked tongue to "smell" its surroundings to find prey. As cold-blooded (ectothermic) carnivores, they rely on external heat, are found globally (except Antarctica), and possess diverse abilities like venom (in some species) and unique locomotion, swallowing prey whole due to flexible jaws.
Boelen's Python (Simalia boeleni)
These elusive l pythons are rarely found in the wild and even less commonly available in the reptile trade due to being seemingly impossible to captive breed. In fact, they have been bred in captivity on less than 10 occasions ever.
Australia has several extremely rare snakes, with the Oenpelli Python (Simalia oenpelliensis), known to Indigenous people as "The Ghost," often cited as the rarest python globally due to its elusive nature in the Arnhem Land escarpments, while other contenders include the venomous Broad-Headed Snake, the Rough-Scaled Python, and the Central Ranges Taipan, all facing threats and having very limited known populations.
World's expensive snakes
Indian Wolf Snakes are a species of nonvenomous snake's family, which is commonly found throughout India and is the most widespread species of snake found in India.
Saw-Scaled Viper
The saw-scaled viper is so aggressive that it's responsible for the most snakebite deaths on earth. The carpet viper, also called the saw-scaled viper, is one of the most aggressive snakes on the planet while also packing a venomous punch.
Despite popular belief, snakes do not actively hunt or chase humans. Most species prefer to conserve energy and avoid unnecessary conflict, so they will usually retreat if given space.
Cinnamon, clove, and vinegar effectively deter snakes due to their strong aromas. Mothballs, garlic, and basil also serve as natural repellents, creating an unpleasant environment for snakes, thus keeping them away from gardens and homes.
Unfortunately, to many owners' dismays, snakes lack the brain structures to feel emotion, but do have the ability to trust you. Despite this, snakes can be very loveable in their behaviour as they can recognise you. Pet snakes tend to use their owners as climbing trees and will wrap around them for warmth.
Ball pythons are probably the most popular snakes in the world. The ball python may just be the most popular snake in the world. Everyone has seen a ball python at some point, and most people have held them.
The blood of a US man who deliberately injected himself with snake venom for nearly two decades has led to an "unparalleled" antivenom, say scientists. Antibodies found in Tim Friede's blood have been shown to protect against fatal doses from a wide range of species in animal tests.
Coagulopathy can be treated with fresh frozen plasma as there is no antivenom available. Similar to prior recommendations for Heloderma and crotalid bites, patients should be monitored for at least 6 hours for the development of systemic symptoms.
The snake known as the "silent killer" is the Common Krait (Bungarus caeruleus), a highly venomous snake from India and South Asia, nicknamed this because its bite often causes little to no pain, delaying recognition while its potent neurotoxic venom causes paralysis, leading to respiratory failure, often as people sleep.