Random Most Poisonous Animals In World (11 items)

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  (#1) Box jellyfish

  • Chironex fleckeri

  How Quickly You'll Die: Under 5 minutes

  Believed to be the most poisonous animal in the sea, the box jellyfish is just about the worst animal you can come across on this list. While most species of box jellyfish aren't actually lethal to humans, the ones that are can take you out in no time. You'll become paralyzed, your heart will stop, and chances are that will all happen while you're underwater. Most of these creatures are found off the coast of Australia.
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  (#7) Belcher's Sea Snake

  How Quickly You'll Die: 30 minutes

  Belcher's sea snake is actually a very docile snake, but if it bites you, you're in a world of trouble. Native to the Indian Ocean, this snake very rarely attacks humans, but when it does, its venom has the power to end your life in 30 minutes.

  A silver lining? This well-tempered animal only releases venom 25 percent of the time when it bites, meaning if you come into contact with one and get bitten, there's a good chance you'll be just fine.
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  (#2) Poison dart frog

  • Dendrobatidae

  How Quickly You'll Die: 5 minutes

  This 2-inch frog from South America contains enough poison to kill 10 people. Its toxin is so potent, Colombian tribes have used it to tip their blowgun darts, which is where the name originated. The interesting thing about these guys is they're not naturally poisonous, since those raised away from the jungle never develop toxicity. It's been speculated that they pick up various toxins from plants in their habitat.
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  (#5) Puffer Fish

  How Quickly You'll Die: Anywhere from 20 minutes to 24 hours

  It may look kinda cute, but this inflatable nightmare fish carries an incredibly potent toxin called tetrodotoxin. Deadly to humans, tetrodotoxin is 1,200 times more toxic than cyanide. Once you're hit, the toxin will start paralyzing all your muscles, including those in the respiratory system. It then causes brain damage, effectively making you a zombie before ending your life. And if you're wondering, there's no cure. These fish are usually found in the waters of South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. 

  The craziest part of all? You can actually eat puffer fish in Japanese restaurants. At your own risk, of course.
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  (#8) Inland Taipan

  How Quickly You'll Die: 30-45 minutes

  Considered the most venomous snake in the world, the inland taipan (which is found in Australia) evolved to become lethal to anything with warm blood. Its venom is perfect for taking out any mammal, with a single bite having enough toxin to kill at least 100 people. It's literally 50 times more toxic than the next most poisonous snake, the king cobra. Fortunately, this guy isn't considered the most deadly snake on the planet thanks to its reclusive nature - meaning it doesn't come into contact with many humans.
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  (#10) Stonefish

  • Synanceia verrucosa

  How Quickly You'll Die: Less than an hour

  This incredibly ugly fish also happens to be the most poisonous one in the world. It has 13 spines running down its back, each capable of delivering an incredibly strong neurotoxin that can give its victims severe shock and even heart failure. The scary part is they can survive for up to 24 hours outside of water, so it's pretty easy to accidentally step on them at Indo-Pacific beaches if you're not careful. Luckily, an anti-venom exists and is readily available.

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