Classification of Important Venomous Snakes
Venomous snakes are grouped into three families by the type of venom they produce.
| Family | Examples | Type of Venom |
|---|---|---|
| Elapidae | Cobra, Krait | Neurotoxic |
| Viperidae | Russell's viper, Saw-scaled viper | Vasculotoxic / Hemotoxic |
| Hydrophidae | Sea snakes | Myotoxic |
Venomous vs Non-Venomous Snake
Clinical
Venomous snake — possesses venom glands and specialized fangs capable of injecting venom into the victim.
Non-venomous snake — lacks venom glands and poison fangs; the bite is usually harmless except for local injury or infection.