7. Boomslang (Dispholidus typus)
LD50: 0.07
Dispholidus typus ranks 7th in our list of the 20 most venomous snakes in the world. Boomslang inhabits a wide range of habitats in sub-Saharan Africa. It can be found in a variety of wooded grasslands, savannas, and low forests. It dwells almost exclusively on trees, hence the name “boomslang “ which literally means “tree snake” in Dutch and Afrikaans. This is a slender species that can reach up to 2 meters in length. They are usually green brownish in color. Its bite is deadly for humans, if not medically treated, but its jaw anatomy is not quite well adapted for biting humans, but smaller prey.
