Snakes. These serpentine reptiles can have even the toughest people jumping on tables and chairs in fear. Thankfully, most of these slithery creatures have a hiss worse than their bite. To be more precise, out of nearly 3500 species of snakes found across the globe, approximately 700 are venomous (and mercifully, only 250 are truly deadly).
To the rest of the animal kingdom (including us), that are vulnerable to their venom, it seems like we could do without these vicious vipers. But they are not only an intrinsic part of each existing ecosystem, they are also a stunningly beautiful addition to all that nature has to offer. Here are 15 of the most aesthetically appealing venomous snakes out there.
