1. Box jellyfish (Sea wasp)

Box jellyfish venom is the most deadly in the animal kingdom and has caused at least 5,568 recorded deaths since 1954. It is the world most poisonous animal and can kill 3600 people with one sting. An individual can up to 60 tentacles. Its venom can paralyse the lungs and stop the heart.

2. golden dart poison frog

Its whole skin is poisonous and it is known to be the most poisonous vertebrate. One gram of its poison can kill 15000 humans. Its venom can cause extreme pain, paralysis and heart failure.

3. Faint-banded sea snake

It is the most toxic snake in the world. It has a friendly temperament and would normally have to be subjected to severe mistreatment before biting. Although it has not been confirmed it is estimated that it can kill 1000 people with a single bite.

4. inland taipan snake

It is known to be the world most poisonous land snake. Its venom causes respiratory failure and a single bite can kill 100 people.

5. Brazilian wandering spider

The Brazilian Wandering Spider (Banana Spider) is the world’s most poisonous spider. It is very aggressive and symptoms of its venom include extreme pain, repiratory failure and impotence.