![]() ![]() Red-headed Krait Red-headed Krait, Malaysia. There are many Fea’s Vipers in Vietnam and other parts of Southeast Asia. Fea’s Viper isn’t too big, only reaching about 1 m/3 feet long, but it is venomous and will bite. If you’re planning on doing any hiking in Vietnam’s bamboo forests or heavily vegetated areas, be on the lookout for these slithering creatures. Bites from these critters have one of the lowest survival rates on Earth, as they have enough venom in each strike to kill a large mammal. ![]() It’s identified by white and dark black or blue vertical stripes across its body and reaches about 108 cm/42 inches long in adulthood. The Malayan Krait is highly venomous and one of Asia’s most dangerous snakes. These black, hooded creatures can get as long as 5 meters/16 feet long, but luckily most cobras won’t attack unless they are provoked. ![]() They are present all over Asia, including Vietnam. King Cobras are iconic and one of the most recognized snakes on Earth. Some are more dangerous than others, but certain ones should undoubtedly be avoided when possible. When planning to spend some time in Vietnam’s jungle regions or rural areas, it’s essential to keep an eye out for these reptiles. There are only about 50 types of snakes in the country that are venomous and threaten humans.Įven though Vietnam has some of the highest numbers of reported snakebites in the world, it’s still a moderately small number. Vietnam has more than 200 species of snakes, but anacondas are not one of them. ![]()
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