We must not be fooled by appearances: Although they seem harmless, some animals could kill us in a matter of minutes or seconds. There are many poisonous species on planet Earth, and not all of them are snakes with sharp fangs or large spiders.
Did you know that stonefish have one of the largest poisonous glands? This species ( Synanceia Horrida ) lives in the tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean and with just 25 micrograms of its venom it could perfectly kill an adult weighing 70 kilos.
The blue-ringed octopus ( Hapalochlaena ) is also the most dangerous cephalopod known to date, as there is no antidote for the poison it carries. This animal, despite being small, can kill more than twenty people.
The arrowhead frog ( Dendrobatidae ) is the most poisonous amphibian on the planet, secreting toxins that have the capacity to kill more than 1,500 people. In ancient times, the Native Americans impregnated the tips of their arrows with this poison.
Another very dangerous species is the sea snake ( Hidrophiidae ). Despite being a shy reptile, it can attack if it feels in danger. Thus, this animal causes respiratory arrest, drowsiness and pain focused on the area of the bite.
We review the most poisonous creatures on the planet.
