Ten Deadliest Snakes with Nigel Marven
Over four action-packed episodes, snake fanatic Nigel Marven journeys to Costa Rica, the USA, South Africa, and China, dodging snapping jaws and vicious fangs to count down his list of each country’s ten deadliest snakes.
China
Nigel explores almost every type of environment in China to track down his top ten. On his list are the fearsome hundred-pacer: the massive, mysterious dragon of the mountains, the Mangshan viper, and the king cobra, the largest venomous snake on Earth.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica has two venomous snakes for every hectare of land, including some of the world’s most feared tropical species. Which of these kings of the jungle will make it to the top of Nigel’s list?
USA
The USA is the land of the rattlesnake, with over 30 species of rattler found here. But what’s the deadliest serpent in the country?
South Africa
With almost 2000 snakebites causing 250 deaths every year, South Africa is a hotspot for deadly snakes. But what’s the most deadly?
