Snakes are fascinating reptiles that can be both captivating and frightening. They slither, stare, and sometimes strike.

Bottom row: CSIRO; Wiki Commons; Evan Quah “What is the most venomous snake in the world?” That’s a question that just about every outdoorsperson has either asked, or certainly wondered.

Its scientific name is Oxyuranus microlepidotus ... The king cobra, or Ophiophagus hannah, is not only the longest venomous snake in the world– it’s also highly dangerous.

This serpent doesn’t hiss like King Cobra or rattle like the Rattle Snake or even chase rather it waits motionless using its ...

Venomous snakes bite about 5.4 million people every year, resulting in between 81,000 and 138,000 deaths, according to the World Health Organization. Their secret weapon is of course venom ...

which Daniel said is one of the "most venomous" snakes in the world, adding that the species is responsible for the "majority of snakebite cases in Australia." In the clip, May crouches near a ...

Inland Taipan: Often considered the most venomous snake in the world, its venom is extremely potent and can kill in under an hour if untreated. Black Mamba: One of the fastest and most venomous ...