1. The Box Jellyfish

   

   The most venomous animal in the world award goes to…. the box jellyfish. There is no doubt that this creature is the world’s most venomous. It has caused at least 5,568 recorded deaths since 1954. Its venom is among the most deadly in the world. It’s powerfull toxins attack the heart, nervous system, and skin cells. The venom also causes extreme pain that can cause shock which leads to drowning, therefore, many victoms die of heart failure before even reaching the shore.

   It is ALMOST impossible to survive through a sting from this jellyfish, unless treated immediatly. Vinegar should be applied for a minimum of 30 seconds, as it contains acetic acid which disables the jellyfish’s nematocysts that have not yet charged into the bloodstream(though it will not ease the pain).

   Box Jellyfish can be found in waters around Asia and Australia.

2. The Blue-Ringed Octopus

   

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   The blue-ringed octopus may be only as large as a golf ball, but do not underestimate it for its size. It’s venom is extremely powerful, and has the potency to kill 26 human adults in mere minutes. No known antidote has been discovered so far.

   Much unlike the box jellyfish, this sea creature’s sting may seem harmless and painless, but the poison has already begun work. The deadly neurotoxins immediatly take action on the victom leading to muscle weakness, numbness, and eventually, death.

   Blue-ringed octopus are found in tides in the Pacific Ocean, From Australia to Japan.

3. The Inland Taipan

   

   The third most venomous animal in the world is the Inland Taipan. A single bite from this snake injects enough venom to kill 100 human adults and 250,000 mice. They are commonly referred to as one of the most venomous snakes in the world, if not the most venomous. The venom is 200-400 times more toxic than rattlesnake’s venom and 50 times more powerful than a cobra’s venom.

   Antivenom is frequently used on bites from this snake. Antivenom has been proved effective as there have been no documented deaths from this snake. There is more good news, as the snake is not usually aggresive unless bothered.

   Inland Taipan snakes can be found in parts of Australia.

4. The Marbled Cone Snail

   

   In fourth place is the very dangerous marbled cone snail. This little, beautiful looking snail can be very tempting to pick up, but under that shell is a killer. A single drop of it’s venom has the ability to kill 20 adult humans. It’s venom is thought to be a defence, but it is also a tool for catching its prey.

   Symptoms of a marble cone snail bite are intense pain, swelling, numbness, and tingling, and in severe cases, muscle paralysis, vision changes and breathing failure. No antivenom has been discovered so far, however only around 30 human deaths from cone snail envenomation have been recorded.

   Marbled Cone Snails Can Be found in warm salt water enviroments.

5. The Stonefish

   

   Not only is a stonefish extremely dangerous, it is probably one of the ugliest creatures in the sea. It would probably win the “World’s Most Venomous Fish”. Victoms of this fish experience a very severe pain, and often want the body part that has been stung to be amputated. Many people say that it is the worst pain known to mankind. These fish have potent neurotoxins released by glands at their dorsal fins.

   The venom causes possible shock, paralysis, and tissue death. If not given medical attention in a few hours, it can be fatal to humans.

   Most stonefish live in the tropic of Capricorn, often found in the shallow marine waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, ranging from the Red Sea to the Queensland Great Barrier Reef.

There You Have it Folks! The World’s 5 Most Venomous! I Hope This Was Of Interest!