Types of Snake Venom

Action

Name of Snake (Most Famous for the Action)

Cytotoxin

Destroys cells, muscle cells/tissues

Rattle snake

Neurotoxin

Fast degeneration of synaptic nerve, respiratory arrest, convulsions

King cobra

Hemotoxin

RBC destruction, attacks circulatory system, blood clotting mechanism disturbance due to blood poisoning

Gaboon viper