Watch Out: Most Dangerous Species In The World Not Covered By Health Insurance Coverage

Mother Nature does what she wants, when she wants – hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, and more. These are just a number of major adverse events that Mother Nature inflicts on us, but then there’s one thing we haven’t considered here either. Animal species. I know, I know, the two are seemingly unrelated. Until you really pick it apart and notice that no one can indict when a natural disaster is going to strike, all we know is the results are disastrous. At the end of the day, the same can be said about the world’s most dangerous species. We don’t know when they’ll strike and the results are almost-always devastating. Take a look at the list we’ve compiled showcasing the world’s most dangerous species that you need to steer clear of – let’s hope it’s on your health insurance coverage.

If you’re ever in the Middle East and Africa, or in the desert and scrubland habitats, then no doubt you’ll encounter the Deathstalker Scorpion. While rarely dangerous to adults, a bite alone contains enough venom to seriously endanger children and the elderly. Filled with neurotoxins, the poison can send victims into anaphylactic shock; if the anti-venom is received in time, chances of survival are dramatically improved.

Literally A Floating Terror

First things first, the Portuguese Man of War might look gorgeous but it’s known as ‘blue bottle’ or a ‘floating terror’. Which as first glance might also sound cute but considering that it isn’t technically a jellyfish and is a siphonphore should sound the alarm. Why? When stung, you’ll have large welts that look like whip-marks.

Aside from the welts, the extraordinary, searing agony is excruciating and most times, the venom can effect the lymph nodes causing flu-like symptoms. So beware when you’re in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.

Da-nuh da-nuh danuhdanuhdanuh

Did you ever doubt that the Great White Shark would wind up on our list? Typically found in coastal sea waters, this shark may not always eat humans, but it does however have an extraordinary appetite.

Furthermore, it’s known for the largest percentage of attacks on people – females alone can weigh in at more than 4,000 lbs. Yeah, let that sink in. Once it does, call up and find out if it’s covered on your health insurance coverage ASAP.

Smarter Than A 5th Grader

Primarily located in Sub-Saharan Africa, Cape Buffalo are extremely intelligent and stealthy. Not only will they kill humans, lions, and other large prey – they are able to remember an animal or human they have encountered from years before. (Meanwhile I can’t remember what I had for dinner last night.)

In addition, they weigh in at more than a ton, roughly 2,000 pounds.

Seven Plus One

Out of any octopus species out there, the Giant Pacific Octopus has been around the longest. Often they weigh around 600 lbs and are known to be formidable predators – cause that’s not already intimidating.

Moreover, they have sucker-covered legs to catch prey, which they use to then feed into its massive mouth which contain radula, or a ‘toothed-tongue’. No thanks.

Health Insurance Coverage For One, Please

No doubt Sea Snails appear cute and sweet, but they belong to a predatory species.

Coupled with the fact that currently no anti-venom exists, and whose venom causes total paralysis, it’s a massive concern. One that isn’t in your health insurance coverage plan no doubt. Furthermore, if you live near warm and tropical seas, keep a sharp eye out.

Hip-Hip-Hippo

When you think Hippo, we can assume you don’t immediately think ‘dangerous’ – it’s not an idea that goes hand in hand.

However as they weigh at more than 3,000 pounds, hippos are known as one of the largest land mammals that roam the earth. Even though they’re largely herbivorous, hippos do have an impeccable set of teeth and can sometimes turn aggressive and territorial.

Swiper No Swiping

When it comes to the Saw-Scaled Snake, they prefer to live dry habitats, like Africa and India. Plus they tend to hunt for prey in the night so be on extra alert if you encounter one in the dark. Just note that they deliver a bite SO poisonous, it causes blood disorders and hemorrhaging in the brain.

Additionally, each year the viper kills more people than any other snake alive. Before you ask, health insurance coverage isn’t your ally here.

Mosquito Moscato

Laugh Mosquitoes away all you want but here’s the kicker – according to the World Health Organization, those suckers are responsible for ¾ of a million deaths globally.

How is that even possible? Well mosquitoes carry diseases like malaria and yellow fever so all it takes one bite. Who’s laughing now?

Ultimate Baddie

Popular to contrary belief, Hyenas are actually smart!

Not only are they capable of leading coordinated group attacks, but they’re strong and fast, with jaws that can literally break bones.

Mamba Number 5

Not even health insurance coverage could save you from a Black Mamba Snake bite – the antivenin is your best choice, but only if you get to it in time.

(Sorry, too morbid?) Considering the black mamba grows to 14 feet long and is the quickest snake in the entire world (it can slither 12 miles an hour), it easily makes the list. Need we mention that its venom can easily kill a dozen people in one bite? #savage

Unfortunately, A Parasite

Head on over to all of tropical Africa, yah know if you want to come face to face with the Tse Tse.

Don’t let this fly fool you though – it is actually a parasite that requires the blood of vertebrate, so yes people or buffaloes or what have you, in order to survive. Furthermore they’re a major ‘vector’ for transmission of numerous ailments and diseases, such as sleeping sickness in humans and animals.

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Stonefish, if you must know, are THE most venomous fish in the entire world. Seriously.

They actually give off their own special neurotoxin, and yes, an anti-venom exists. Primarily located around coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific Oceans, you don’t even see ’em coming – their rock-ish exterior offers the ~perfect~ camouflage.

Killer Bees

Here’s a not-so-fun fact: in the 50’s, Brazil introduced the Africanized Honey Bee, a hybrid of various African and European bee species, intended to increase honey production.

However, the result was more of Frankenstein-like nature and is repeatedly known as the “Killer Bee” due to its highly aggressive behavior. These tiny fellas buzzed their way to escape captivity and quickly spread throughout the Americas – they’re known to chase down and kill horses, humans, and a few other animals.

After A While, Crocodile

Salty, fresh, or the Indian-Pacific Ocean makes no difference to the Saltwater Crocodile, they’ll swim around anywhere.

Additionally these crocs can reach over 20 feet and weigh over a ton – some even say it has a bite as powerful as that of a Tyrannosaurus Rex!

Not What You Think

Before you ask, yes the Tarantula Hawk is indeed a spider wasp which hunts tarantulas.

Among the largest of all wasps, it has what is considered one of the most painful insect stings worldwide. And no, health insurance coverage doesn’t even begin to come into play here.

No Teddy Bear’s Round Here

Sorry but your health insurance coverage probably doesn’t cover Polar Bear attacks.

Moreover you’re not often vacationing in the Arctic either so chances of attack are slim. Just note that polar bears are likelier than any other bear to attack humans. So next time you come face to face with a 2,000 pound, meat eater polar bear – run.

Pufferfish – Say What?

Stop looking at us like we’re crazy because Pufferfish really are dangerous. Here’s why: they’re considered the “second most poisonous animal in the entire world.”

When they inflate, pufferfish release a chemical known as tetrodotoxin – this chemical immediately harms your nervous system and causes all communication or messages transmitted between the brain and the body to become blocked. Nope, not in anyone’s health insurance coverage either.

Poison Jelly Sounds Fun, Oh Wait

Great, we’ve arrived to the most toxic species of jellyfish, oh wait. Box Jellyfish have poison-lined tentacles which can inject a potent mix of toxins into the victims which attacks the skin, heart, and nervous system cells.

Furthermore, while an anti-venom exists, most people wind up going straight into shock and dying – so shy away from the tropical Indo-Pacific region or tropical and subtropical oceans.

Unsuspecting Killer

With a name like Golden Poison Frog, it’s not hard to conclude that this slimy critter is perilous. In fact, this frog has enough venom to stop an animal’s heart – furthermore it doesn’t hide the poison, it literally sits on the frog’s skin.

Plus, remember how we said the pufferfish was second most poisonous animal in the entire world? The golden poison frog is FIRST.

SSSSSSSSidewinder

Up next is the Sidewinder, a member of the rattlesnake family that typically lives in desert areas (like southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico).

Just one bite isn’t fatal but it can produce some nasty side effects – which we can assure you aren’t on your health insurance coverage plan.

Kind Of Like A House Cat

So the Lynx is in many ways similar to a regular house cat, aside from the fact that they’re quite deadly. (Okay, so very similar to a house cat).

Lynx tend to live mainly in Eurasia, Canada and Western Europe, but regardless of location, they will attack if provoked.

Dem Nasty Vultures

Typically the New World and Old World Vultures reside in parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe. Not just Saturday cartoons.

They make the list as they’re known to viciously attack for food, sometimes even leading to death.

Michael Phelps, Watch Out

Looks like Michael Phelps may have just met his match – Water Monitors are especially quick swimmers while they’re not strong hunters, they do have one deadly weapon.

Their saliva is extremely poisonous saliva and they will bite to kill. Keep your health insurance coverage details nearby, just in case.

Vampires Exist

Move over, Edward Cullen, Vampire Bats are the next big bad.

Known to aggressively pursue their victims by any means to bite and their bites quickly spread infection so that’s cute.

Hey, Down Here

Get this, ants make the list. Although in this Siafu Ants, or driver ants as they’re sometimes called, will attack if they threatened.

Oh, ant they don’t just attack in massive swarms, but with a bite so serious, not even the Hulk can compare. Additionally, once it sinks its teeth into you, chances are slim of you pulling it off. Better get that health insurance coverage form out.

Makes The Cut

As far the Inland Taipan is concerned, its venom includes neurotoxins, hemotoxins, and mycotoxins.

Which can instantly affect the nervous system, blood, and the muscles beyond your worst nightmare. Oh, yeah, their bite is strong enough to kill an adult human – within 45 minutes. Best get to that anti-venom Flash style.

Move Over, Khalessi

Patient? Willing to kill whatever lies in its wake? Yeah, we’re talking about the Komodo Dragon.

Komodo dragons will strike an attack, and wait until its victim bleeds to death before they devour it. So that’s nice. Usually found in the Indonesian islands, some weigh around 150lbs.

Lion King Times 10

We won’t try to harm the love you most likely have for the Lion King but when talking about an African Lion, things get intensely dangerous.

Some cats weigh around 400 pounds and are quick when hunting prey. You guessed it, not on the health insurance coverage if attacked.

Swipe Left

Found globally, the Black Widow Spider is freaky and dangerous beyond comprehension.

With a bite that’s oozing with latrotoxin – an illness that infects its victim to painful and even fatal levels. If only health insurance coverage could lend a hand here.

Woof?

Look, I am a huge Dog lover and always have been. However, sometimes we fail to remember that dog bites can sometimes lead to death.

For instance, around 20,000 people in India have died from dog bites, whereas Europe and America see slightly lower figures. No one wants to be infected from a rabies bite, it’s not pretty.

Beware, Blowfish

First things first, Blowfish are up there as one the most poisonous vertebrates found on earth.

Yes, their poison, known as tetrodotoxin, is actually more powerful than cyanide. So just wrap your head around that. Then note that they have little predators too.

Don’t Smell The Roses

Kind of similar to regular flowers in appearance only though. See, the Flower Urchin is a spiky creature that lives underwater and it goes by another name. Toxopneustes.

What’s that mean? Oh, you know, just ‘poison breath’. YEAH. It has a string so powerful and painful that even a grown man will burst into tears.

On The Prowl

Gray Wolf are the largest in the whole wolf family and some can reach weights of 100 pounds.

No doubt you know that they’re exceptionally skilled hunters and that an attack from one can prove fatal. Sorry but not even health insurance coverage could do something about that bite.

Roar.

Call it what you want, Grizzly Bear or Ursus horribilis, it’s still a dangerous species.

Located especially in North America, Scandinavia and Asia, grizzlies are much more aggressive than any other bears in the region, like black bears, and they’re one of the biggest and strongest bear species. Doesn’t make you feel warm and fuzzy at all, does it?

So Not Dumbo

Ugh, sorry Dumbo fans but African Elephants can be rather aggressive and fierce.

Known as the largest land animal, their brains alone weigh 11 pounds so when you stop to think what they weigh in entirety, it’s not pretty.

I’m a Piranha – They live in the Amazon

Finding Nemo fans can attest to how dangerous Piranhas are. Sharp teeth and strong jaws are reason alone to steer clear.

Just think that in 2011, more than 100 people were viciously bitten by the fish, and deadly attacks like that are pretty rare. Moreover Piranhas tend to strike the most when they’re “hangry.” (Spirit animal, anyone?)

Strangler Octopus

Blue-Ringed octopus are usually found in Indian and Pacific Oceans but they’re known as the most venomous sea creatures. Oh.

Furthermore if they feel under attack even slightly, they will strike. On top of that, they are known to asphyxiate their victims with just their venom – which paralyzes the respiratory muscles. Kind of feel like this should be on health insurance coverage though.

Bang – Bang

Bullet Shark, or Zambezi shark, are known for its stocky shape, flat nose, and aggressive, totally unpredictable behavior.

So that’s nice but not really. See, they can survive in salt and fresh water, AND they can travel up rivers. As if that wasn’t intimidating enough, the bullet shark is responsible for most of the near-shore shark attacks. GULP.

They’rrrreeeee *not* Great

Sorry guys, but looks like Tony the Tiger is only nice “tiger” on Earth. Located in southern regions of Australia, the Tiger Snake has a venom loaded with neurotoxins, coagulants, haemolysins, and myotoxins.

None of which are good things either. Furthermore if a bite is left untreated, the mortality rate is around 40 and 60% – best call your health insurance coverage plan right away.

A Real Assassin

Once known as the ‘kissing bug’, the Assassin bug really loves to bite people.

On the face and near the mouth. Isn’t that just peachy? The parasitic infection that sets in after a bite can be fatal; some 12,000 people die from an Assassin bite yearly.

Snake Royalty

Just like Elvis Presley is the King, so is the King cobra. They’re just the longest, most venomous snake on Earth.

Almost the same thing. King cobras are indeed so deadly that they can kill with one bite in just half an hour. Located in India and South-east Asia, their venom penetrates the central nervous system, which causes many agonizing symptoms, such as paralysis, before causing death.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman

It’s known by many names, Brown recluse, Loxosceles reclusa, or Sicariidae, but call it what you want, this spider is no Spiderman.

Plus, you’re looking at one of two spiders which has a necrotic venom, meaning that it kills cells in the body. If you get bitten, it won’t hurt right away but it is a serious bite.

Not So Gentle Giant

We know, including gorillas just doesn’t seem right. But here’s the thing. While they’re cute in a zoo, in the real world, they are a serious threat.

Found mainly in Central Africa, gorillas might be gentle, leaf-eating mammals but they will attack if threatened. Moreover an adult male may reach a weight of 400 lbs, and then there’s their strong hands and sharp teeth.

Cute Little Tarsiers

While Tarsiers look cute, in reality, they are insanely dangerous. And it’s all thanks to their bites which cause anaphylactic shock.

If you think their small stature is of no concern, you’re wrong, they have amazing hearing so prey always have to be on alert.

Hey, Spectacled Caimans

A member of the crocodilians group, the Spectacled Caimans has big jaws, long tails, and short legs.

Weirdly their eyes and nose are located on top of their head meaning they can breathe and see underwater. Let’s not forget their sharp, massive teeth either.

Beautiful Clouded Leopards

One could joke that all cats are dangerous, and the clouded leopard is no exception. While they are crazy beautiful, these leopards done long, piercing canine teeth.

Moreover they may be small but they are amazing at climbing so they can reach great heights and prey don’t see them coming. Sadly they’re on the endangered species list.

Like a Bullet to the Heart

Just like the pain of being shot, a bite from Bullet ant will leave you in excruciating agony for hours. With a tendency to remain in hot tropical areas, such as rainforests, these ants also live in some remote South American tribes who even use them in initiation ceremonies.

Their venom attacks the central nervous system so health insurance coverage is a must here.

Land down under

Primarily found in eastern Australia, the Sydney funnel-web spider causes serious injury or even death if a victim is bitten.

And if you are bitten, get on your health insurance coverage and find yourself a hospital ASAP.

Not So Cute and Cuddly

As the second largest seal found in the Antarctic, the Leopard seal is a predator not to be messed with.

Don’t let its sweet and furry looks fool you, this seal has long, sharp teeth, and is also one of THE most dangerous marine animals on Earth.

Rhinoceros At Yah

An animal that can weigh nearly a ton (if not more) and has horns on its head?

Yeah, it makes the cut. Rhinoceros are vegetarians, eating mostly greens, however if provoked, they will attack. And we wouldn’t want to be running away from a big, strong rhino ever.

Not A Boomarang

Boomslang are precisely what you think, a large, venomous snake.

While most snakes in the Colubridae family are harmless to humans, the Boomslang is the exception. They have a highly potent venom and can cause hemorrhages into tissues like muscle and brain. Symptoms are usually latent so keep alert.

Spotty

Another jungle cat on the list? Why not, right? [Begin fake laughing while secretly feeling uneasy.]

Found mostly in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia, leopards can run up to speeds of 36 MPH (58 kilometres). We don’t think even Usain Bolt could outrun a leopard.

Wanderlust? Think Again

Phoneutria, or Brazilian Wandering Spider, are a threat to humans.

It’s not just the venom that dangerous but the spiders proximity to deliver bites to humans. Furthermore they tend to “wander” which makes them hard to track, they’ll hide clothes, houses, cars, boots, shoes, boxes, and log piles.

Crocodile Dundee

Don’t laugh, we are serious by including a bird on this list! And it’s the Australian magpies, they’re no joke folks.

During their mating season, September and October, these magpies will literally attack you as you’re walking on the street. Australians call it “swooping season.”

Not So Boaring

While boars tend to avoid humans, they will charge at you if needed and in an aggressive manner. Because how else do you charge at someone?

Their tusks are the reason cause for alarm because once they harm you with their tusk, they create sizable open lacerations on the skin. Sounds painful! Most people will recover once treated although there have been some deaths.

I Said A Hip-Hop

Whenever you enter a space with Kangaroos present, make sure you give them tons of room.

We know that they fight with fellow kangaroos, as shown in the photo below, however imagine if that was you. An attack causes as much harm as getting hit by Mike Tyson. Who knew you’d need health insurance coverage with kangaroos?

Rattle, Rattle

You’re looking at the snake which causes the most snakebites in North America, rattlesnakes.

Their venom is hemotoxic, which destroys tissue and causes disrupted blood clotting. As far as the Americas are concerned, the rattlesnake is the most toxic slithery creature around.

Whoooooooo!

Typically wolves don’t come after humans, but they tend to attack livestock, food supplies, and trash.

Basically if you get in the way of a wolf and their food, you might be right in the middle of an attack. They can turn aggressive and bite.

Yes Really, Humans

Don’t be so surprised. We are also animals who have been killing one another for over 10,000. Our death toll just from war? Around 150 million and 1 billion (and that was over a decade ago).

Not only do we inflict the most gun violence, domestic violence, knife crimes, robberies, and so on, but we are also dangerous to other animals. Just think of it, poaching, global warming, destroying forests and coral reefs, humans are unstoppable when it comes to our desire to kill.