Natural History and Wildlife

World's Deadliest Snakes

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This series will showcase the most dangerous snakes on Earth, but it will also reveal why they are so lethal.

Powerful venom is not dangerous if the snake doesn’t bite. Aggression without chemical backup can’t kill you. Even the most lethal snake in the world isn’t dangerous if it never sees a human. But when things go wrong, a combination of the three is a recipe for disaster.

In this natural history countdown show we reveal the behaviour of each species. Every one of them has a very good reason for the potency of their venom and the tactics they employ when hunting their prey. Mambas must kill immediately or their bird prey would simply fly off. Sea kraits have to hold their breath to hunt, so they need to subdue their victim before air runs out. Rattlesnakes need powerful pheromones in their venom to track down their victims. Every snake has a strategy, and it is deployed specifically for the kind of venom it has on board.

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Programme Details

DURATION
3 x 60'
ORIGINAL BROADCASTER
National Geographic
AVAILABLE IN
HD
ORIGINAL LANGUAGE
English