Fer-de-lance are commonly found in Brazil, Mexico, and central and south America. This snake is one of the deadliest pit vipers and is responsible for most of the deaths in central America.
The eastern tiger snake got its name because of the distinct yellow and black stripes on its body. Its venom is so dangerous that it can cause death in humans in just 10–20 minutes after a bite.
This snake is a minor representative of the famous snakes in India called the “Big Four.” Once an individual falls prey to this snake, they will quickly develop localized swelling and pain in the bitten area, followed by bleeding.
The venom of banded krait is so deadly that it can paralyze the respiratory muscles and prevent the diaphragm from moving resulting in respiratory distress and failure since it prevents the air from reaching the lungs.
This snake is also a cause of the high mortality rate in Sri Lanka among the farmers while they are harvesting their crops because Russell’s viper hides in fields.