List of snake species from around the world

Venomous Snakes

These snakes produce venom to immobilize or kill their prey. Some are dangerous to humans, while others are harmless due to small amounts of venom or shy behavior.

Cobras

•     King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) – The longest venomous snake in the world.
•     Indian Cobra (Naja naja) – Famous for its hood and role in snake charming.

Vipers

•     Gaboon Viper (Bitis gabonica) – Has the longest fangs of any snake.
•     Russell’s Viper (Daboia russelii) – Found in Asia, highly venomous.
•     Eyelash Viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) – Colorful, tree-dwelling snake in Central America.

Pit Vipers

•     Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) – Largest rattlesnake species.
•     Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) – Found in the U.S.; has a distinctive copper-colored head.
•     Fer-de-Lance (Bothrops asper) – Highly dangerous snake in Central and South America.

Elapids

•     Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) – One of the fastest and most dangerous snakes in Africa.
•     Coastal Taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus) – Very venomous Australian snake.
•     Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) – Also known as the "fierce snake," it's the most venomous snake in the world.

Coral Snakes

•     Eastern Coral Snake (Micrurus fulvius) – Found in the southeastern United States; bright red, yellow, and black bands.

🐍 Non-Venomous Snakes

These snakes do not produce venom. Many are constrictors or harmless to humans.
Boas and Pythons (Constrictors)

•     Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor) – A powerful constrictor found in Central and South America.
•     Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus) – The heaviest snake in the world.
•     Reticulated Python (Malayopython reticulatus) – The longest snake in the world.
•     Ball Python (Python regius) – Popular pet snake, native to Africa.

Colubrids (Largest snake family, mostly non-venomous)

•     Corn Snake (Pantherophis guttatus) – A popular pet; harmless and easy to care for.
•     King Snake (Lampropeltis getula) – Eats other snakes, even venomous ones!
•     Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) – Common across North America; very mild venom, harmless to humans.
•     Rat Snake (Pantherophis obsoletus) – Helps control rodent populations on farms.

🐍 Sea Snakes

Sea snakes are venomous but usually not aggressive to humans. They live in warm coastal waters.

•     Banded Sea Krait (Laticauda colubrina)
•     Olive Sea Snake (Aipysurus laevis)
•     Beaked Sea Snake (Hydrophis schistosus)

🐍 Rare or Unique Snakes

•     Thread Snake (Leptotyphlops carlae) – The smallest snake in the world.
•     Flying Snake (Chrysopelea paradisi) – Can glide through the air from tree to tree in Southeast Asia.
•     Brahminy Blind Snake (Indotyphlops braminus) – Parthenogenetic (reproduces without males); often mistaken for earthworms.