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One of the world's longest and quickest snakes, the black mamba is native to southern and eastern Africa.
Across the African continent, boomslang is a huge, very venomous snake that is primarily found in southern countries such as South Africa, Swaziland, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
The most deadly snake in South America is the fer-de-lance. The Fer-de-Lance, which is primarily found in woodlands, is known to be quite aggressive and is around 4-6 feet long.
One of India's "big four" snakes, the Russell's viper is a native of the subcontinent.
The eastern tiger snake, which is indigenous to southeast Australia, resembles a tiger due to its black and yellow scales.
When it comes to the number of kills, the saw-scaled viper is the most deadly snake. According to scientific estimates, it kills more people than all other species of snakes combined.
One of the most recognizable snakes in the world, the banded krait frequently strikes at night because of its unusual look.