7. Mozambique spitting cobra (Naja mossambica)
Mozambique spitting cobra ranks 7th in our list of the most deadliest snakes in the world. This snake is a very common species in Africa, first recognized in Mozambique. It inhabits many different habitats, and can often wander around or inside houses in search of food. It is a slender species, with the average length of around 1.2 meters. The snake defends itself by hiding, sometimes even faking death, but can also respond to the attacker by spreading its hood and spitting the venom out of its fangs up to 3 meters! Additionally, every bite contains 80-200 mg of venom, and only 50 mg is fatal for humans.
