7 Snakes With More Potent Venom Than The Cobra

Introduction

Inland Taipan 

Black Mamba 

King Cobra 

Many-banded Krait 

Eastern Brown Snake 

Fer-de-Lance 

Boomslang

Cobra is one of the most poisonous snakes, but here are 7 snakes that have more potent venom than cobra which is enough to kill a human as well as an animal. 

The researchers have warned dog parents to stop their animals from ingesting toxic algae which can prove fatal for them.&nbsp;

In a new study, it was found that blue-green algae expands in 'blooms' across lakes and rivers and changes the colour of the water making it a vibrant green colour and the water gets an earthy or musty smell.&nbsp;

The researchers carried out the test of the algae which was present on the shore of Lough Neagh in&nbsp;Northern Ireland and found how disgusting such blooms can be.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In the tests carried out on the blooms, many of them were found filled with bacteria which was primarily related to faeces from humans and livestock.

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Institute of Global Food Security, Queen's School of Biological Sciences lead author Dr Neil Reid said, "These results confirm Lough Neagh as "hypertrophic" which is the worst category of waterway nutrient pollution, indicative of decades of agricultural, industrial and domestic runoff."

<h2>Blue-green algae create a unique class of toxins which even impact humans: Study</h2>

According to scientists, the blue-green algae is present almost everywhere water is present but is known to thrive in warm and still bodies like ponds and lakes.&nbsp;

The algae also create a unique class of toxins which impact humans but nothing much is known about it.&nbsp;

The algae have been linked to the deaths of animals and high doses of the toxins can lead to liver damage and attack the nervous system in humans.&nbsp;

The blooms in reservoirs and lakes have led to the sickening of hundreds of people and officials in some areas have been routinely closing the bodies of water and putting warning signs.&nbsp;

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"Our results are consistent with claims of faecal contamination of Lough Neagh and its tributaries, most likely from farm livestock and human-effluent wastewater treatment plants," said Dr Reid.

A combination of nutrient analysis, satellite imagery, gene sequencing and toxin profiling to characterise the unprecedented harmful algal bloom has been used by the researchers.&nbsp;

"No one wants our environment full of potentially nasty bacteria and harmful toxins, so we need to look forward and prioritise ecological restoration and recovery," Dr Reid added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The researchers have warned dog parents to stop their animals from ingesting toxic algae which can prove fatal for them. In a new study, it was found that blue-green algae expands in 'blooms' across lakes and rivers and changes the colour of the water making it a vibrant green colour and the water gets an earthy or musty smell.

The researchers have warned dog parents to stop their animals from ingesting toxic algae which can prove fatal for them. In a new study, it was found that blue-green algae expands in 'blooms' across lakes and rivers and changes the colour of the water making it a vibrant green colour and the water gets an earthy or musty smell. The researchers carried out the test of the algae which was present on the shore of Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland and found how disgusting such blooms can be. In the tests carried out on the blooms, many of them were found filled with bacteria which was primarily related to faeces from humans and livestock. Also Read: Japanese man turned dog now gets himself a 'dog' best friend: Watch Institute of Global Food Security, Queen's School of Biological Sciences lead author Dr Neil Reid said, "These results confirm Lough Neagh as "hypertrophic" which is the worst category of waterway nutrient pollution, indicative of decades of agricultural, industrial and domestic runoff." Blue-green algae create a unique class of toxins which even impact humans: Study According to scientists, the blue-green algae is present almost everywhere water is present but is known to thrive in warm and still bodies like ponds and lakes. The algae also create a unique class of toxins which impact humans but nothing much is known about it. The algae have been linked to the deaths of animals and high doses of the toxins can lead to liver damage and attack the nervous system in humans. The blooms in reservoirs and lakes have led to the sickening of hundreds of people and officials in some areas have been routinely closing the bodies of water and putting warning signs. Watch: Trash-sucking robot dog cleans Italian beaches with AI's help "Our results are consistent with claims of faecal contamination of Lough Neagh and its tributaries, most likely from farm livestock and human-effluent wastewater treatment plants," said Dr Reid. A combination of nutrient analysis, satellite imagery, gene sequencing and toxin profiling to characterise the unprecedented harmful algal bloom has been used by the researchers. "No one wants our environment full of potentially nasty bacteria and harmful toxins, so we need to look forward and prioritise ecological restoration and recovery," Dr Reid added. (With inputs from agencies)

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The areas around Houston, Texas in the United States are being lashed by heavy rains, but the residents are worried about the downpours leading to the emergence of poisonous,&nbsp;foot-long worms&nbsp;which are a nightmare because they regenerate when cut in half.

The hammerhead flatworm is known to secrete toxins which can lead to skin irritation in humans if they touch it.

The worm thrives in hot tropical climates and can become poisonous for pets if they ingest it. They are known to carry parasites and are generally found on roads, sidewalks and lawns after rains flush them from their underground burrows.

<h2>Here's how residents should deal with poisonous flatworm</h2>

However, experts have warned the residents not to cut them into pieces, while trying to kill them.

Speaking to KHOU, Texas Invasive Species Institute's Ashley Morgan-Olvera said, “It will regenerate. So if you chop it into two pieces, you get two worms."

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The people have been asked to instead put on a pair of gloves and collect the worms in a plastic bag along with salt and vinegar or citrus oil and let them freeze overnight.

Even after the worm is dead, people have been advised not to touch it. In case, one comes in contact with the worm, they are advised to immediately rinse the affected area with water and soap, and then use a douse of hand sanitiser.

<h2>All about the hammerhead worm</h2>

The hammerhead worm is also called arrowhead or shovelhead. It has been named so because of its strange head shape which appears similar to hammerhead shark. These worms can grow nearly 15 inches long and have at times been confused with snakes.

These worms prey on earthworms which are important for crops, gardens and natural environments. 
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Speaking to KHOU, Mississippi State University's entomology expert Dr. Blake Layton Jr. said that the worms paralyse the earthworms by covering them with their toxic slime before they stretch out their “mouth” over part of the body of the earthworm and digest it.

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The disabling toxin is similar to the poison which leads to skin irritation in humans and also makes animals sick. These worms are also able to reproduce asexually.&nbsp;

“A portion of the rear of the worm breaks off and grows a new head, producing a new flatworm genetically identical to its parent — a literal ‘chip off the old block,’” said Dr. Layton.

(With inputs from agencies)

The areas around Houston, Texas in the United States are being lashed by heavy rains, but the residents are worried about the downpours leading to the emergence of poisonous, foot-long worms which are a nightmare because they regenerate when cut in half.

The areas around Houston, Texas in the United States are being lashed by heavy rains, but the residents are worried about the downpours leading to the emergence of poisonous, foot-long worms which are a nightmare because they regenerate when cut in half. The hammerhead flatworm is known to secrete toxins which can lead to skin irritation in humans if they touch it. The worm thrives in hot tropical climates and can become poisonous for pets if they ingest it. They are known to carry parasites and are generally found on roads, sidewalks and lawns after rains flush them from their underground burrows. Here's how residents should deal with poisonous flatworm However, experts have warned the residents not to cut them into pieces, while trying to kill them. Speaking to KHOU, Texas Invasive Species Institute's Ashley Morgan-Olvera said, “It will regenerate. So if you chop it into two pieces, you get two worms." Also Read: Watch: Alien 'blood worm' appears on US beach, watchers call marine monster a 'nightmare' The people have been asked to instead put on a pair of gloves and collect the worms in a plastic bag along with salt and vinegar or citrus oil and let them freeze overnight. Even after the worm is dead, people have been advised not to touch it. In case, one comes in contact with the worm, they are advised to immediately rinse the affected area with water and soap, and then use a douse of hand sanitiser. All about the hammerhead worm The hammerhead worm is also called arrowhead or shovelhead. It has been named so because of its strange head shape which appears similar to hammerhead shark. These worms can grow nearly 15 inches long and have at times been confused with snakes. These worms prey on earthworms which are important for crops, gardens and natural environments. Speaking to KHOU, Mississippi State University's entomology expert Dr. Blake Layton Jr. said that the worms paralyse the earthworms by covering them with their toxic slime before they stretch out their “mouth” over part of the body of the earthworm and digest it. Watch: Decoding Vulturing: All about the toxic dating trend The disabling toxin is similar to the poison which leads to skin irritation in humans and also makes animals sick. These worms are also able to reproduce asexually. “A portion of the rear of the worm breaks off and grows a new head, producing a new flatworm genetically identical to its parent — a literal ‘chip off the old block,’” said Dr. Layton. (With inputs from agencies)

Alien-like poisonous worms, which multiply when cut in half, to attack Texas in rains

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