12. Egyptian cobra, Asp, banded cobra, Arabian cobra (Naja haje)
Egyptian cobra ranks 12th in our list of the 20 most deadliest snakes in the world. This cobra inhabits Northern Africa and the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula. This snake has been worshiped in ancient Egypt, as one of the oldest deities, the goddess Wadjet. It was also used as a symbol of royalty and divine authority, having its special prominent place in the pharaoh’s crown. Its length ranges from 1 to 1.5 meters, and it is usually lightly colored because of the environment it dwells in. It is considered to be very dangerous species in Africa, inflicting large portions (170-300 mg) of venom in a single bite.
