List of snake venoms

Snake venoms are complex mixtures of proteins and enzymes that can affect the nervous, muscular, and circulatory systems. Different snake species have unique venoms tailored to immobilize or digest prey, often containing neurotoxins, hemotoxins, cytotoxins, or a combination of these. Neurotoxins disrupt nerve signals, causing paralysis, while hemotoxins destroy blood cells and blood vessels, leading to bleeding or tissue damage. Cytotoxins cause cell death and swelling. The potency and composition vary widely among venomous snakes, making some venoms extremely dangerous and necessitating specific antivenoms for treatment.