The most powerful poison. The most powerful poisons in the world

The average lethal dose, DL50 (lat. dosis letalis), causes the death of half of the experimental animals (DL100 is the dose minimally sufficient to kill everyone who received it). DL is measured in milligrams of a substance per 1 kg of animal body weight (mg/kg); in our rating it is indicated in parentheses after the name of the substance. So, the top 10 most toxic poisons with DL50 are for mice when administered intramuscularly.

Neurotoxin II (0.085 mg/kg)

Source: component of the venom of the Central Asian cobra (Naja oxiana).

The venom of this snake is extremely strong. When bitten, it has a neurotoxic effect. After the bite, the victim becomes lethargic, but soon the body begins to be shaken by convulsions, breathing quickens, and becomes shallow. Death occurs after some time due to paralysis of the respiratory tract. Local manifestations (hematomas, tumors) do not occur with the bite of a Central Asian cobra.

The Central Asian cobra, which reaches a length of 1.5–1.6 m, is distributed in northwestern India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and northeastern Iran. IN Central Asia this snake is found in Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Northern border area - the Nura-Tau ridge and the Bel-Tau-Ata mountains, the western - the spurs of the Turkestan ridge.

Alpha-latrotoxin (0.045 mg/kg)

Source: contained in the venom of 31 species of spiders of the genus Latrodectus (karakurts).

At the moment of a bite, an immediate burning pain is most often felt (in some sources, the bite is painless), which spreads throughout the body within 15–30 minutes. Typically, patients complain of unbearable pain in the abdomen, lower back, and chest. Characterized by sharp tension in the abdominal muscles. Shortness of breath, palpitations, increased heart rate, dizziness, headache, tremor, vomiting, pallor or flushing of the face, sweating, a feeling of heaviness in the chest and epigastric areas, exophthalmos and dilated pupils. The face takes on a bluish tint.

Known deaths in humans and farm animals. After 3–5 days, the skin becomes covered with a rash, and the victim’s condition improves somewhat. Recovery begins after 2–3 weeks, but long time the person feels general weakness.

Karakurts (“black widows”) live in tropical, subtropical and even temperate latitudes on all continents except Antarctica. Only females pose a danger to humans (their body size is up to 2 cm). Males are much smaller (0.5 cm) and are not able to bite through human skin. The toxicity of the poison has a pronounced seasonal dependence: the September one is about ten times more powerful than the May one.

Antidote: antikarakurt serum.

Alpha-conotoxin (0.012 mg/kg)

Source: component of the complex venom of the mollusk Conus geographus (geographic cone).

Cones are very active when touched in their habitat. Their toxic apparatus consists of a poisonous gland located at the wide end of the shell, with sharp spines that replace the mollusk’s teeth. If you take the shell in your hands, the mollusk instantly extends the radula and thrusts spines into the body. The injection is accompanied by acute pain leading to loss of consciousness, numbness of the fingers, strong heartbeat, shortness of breath, and sometimes paralysis. In the Pacific Islands, cases of shell collectors dying from cone stings have been recorded.

The cone shells are 15–20 cm long. Habitat is the eastern and northern coasts of Australia, East Coast South-East Asia and China and the Central Pacific region.

Antidote: There is no antidote. The only measure is copious bloodletting from the injection site.

Chiriquitotoxin (0.01 mg/kg)

Source: Produced by the skin of the toad Atelopus chiriquiensis.

Causes impaired coordination of movements, convulsions, incomplete paralysis of the limbs.

Small (males - about 3 cm, females - 3.5–5 cm) toads with beautiful name Chiriquitas are found on the isthmus between North and South America - in Panama and Costa Rica. The species is endangered. The toxin is produced by the skin of the chirikit, and the toxicity, we recall, was assessed when administered intramuscularly.

Tityutoxin (0.009 mg/kg)

Source: one of the components of the venom of the yellow fat-tailed scorpion (Androctonus australis).

The venom of the yellow fat-tailed scorpion is produced in two enlarged glands located immediately behind the sting, which looks like a barb at the end of the tail. They are what give Scorpios the “fat” appearance. It also differs from other scorpions in the color of its sting - from dark brown to black. The venom of the fat-tailed scorpion is so toxic that it can kill even an adult. Mainly eats small insects, such as locusts or beetles, but easily deals with a small lizard or mouse.

This type of scorpion is associated with up to 80% of all serious poisonings and up to 95% of deaths from scorpion injections. Androctonus australis are medium-sized scorpions up to 10 cm long. They have no relation to Australia: australis in Latin means “southern”, and androctonus in Greek means “killer”. Found in the Middle East, north and southeast Africa (Algeria, Tunisia, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Iraq, Iran, etc.).

Antidote: anti-toxic serum "Antiscorpion". Antikarakurt serum can be used as a slightly less effective replacement.

Tetrodotoxin (0.008 mg/kg)

Source: produced and accumulated in the tissues of fish of the Tetraodontidae family, the mollusk BabyIonia japonica and a close relative of the chirikit, the toad Atelopus varius.

Some species of the Tetraodontidae family (four-toothed, also known as rock-toothed, dogfish and pufferfish) reach a length of up to half a meter. Both these fish and the dish made from them are called “fugu” in Japan. The poison is contained in the liver, milk, caviar, intestines and skin, so only specially trained chefs are allowed to prepare fugu, who remove the poisonous organs using a separate method for each type. If pufferfish meat is prepared by ignorant amateurs, then in 60 cases out of 100, trying such a dish leads to death. And such cases are still not uncommon. According to a Japanese proverb, “he who eats fugu is a fool, but he who does not eat is also a fool.”

The habitat of puffer fish is from the northern coast of Australia to the northern coast of Japan and from the southern coast of China to the eastern islands of Oceania.

Tetraodontidae (puffer fish):

The mollusk Babylonia japonica has a very beautiful sink classic spiral shape, 40–85 mm long. Habitat - the coast of the Korean Peninsula, Taiwan and Japan:

Toads Atelopus varius (Atelop variegated) are small, 2.5–4 cm, and if you are “lucky” you can stumble upon them only in the jungles of Panama and Costa Rica:

This is a dangerous poison that, once in digestive tract, causes severe pain, convulsions and usually leads to death.

Antidote: there is no specific antidote; detoxification and symptomatic therapy is carried out.

Some animals have the amazing ability to kill using toxic substances. chemical compounds, or poison. This method is considered one of the most cowardly, insidious and effective. In this article, you will discover 11 poisonous animals in the world that can easily kill an adult.

There are "passively" venomous animals (which transmit their venom by being eaten or attacked by other animals) and "actively" venomous (they inject venom into their victims using stingers, fangs or other devices.

The most poisonous amphibian: The terrible leaf climber

Lives only in rainwater tropical forests western part of Colombia. The poison of one frog can kill from 10 to 20 people. (Only one type of snake Liophis epinephelus, resistant to poison terrible leaf climber, however, when exposed to enough large quantity toxin, the reptile may die).

Interestingly, the terrible leaf climber produces its poison from its diet of native ants and beetles; specimens kept in captivity and feeding on fruit flies and other common insects are completely harmless.

Most poisonous spider: Brazilian wandering spider

If you suffer from arachnophobia (fear of spiders), there is good and bad news for you about the Brazilian wandering spider. Good news is that these spiders live in the tropics of South America, and do not always inject a full dose of poison during a bite, and also rarely attack people; The even better news is that an effective antidote (if administered quickly) can prevent death. The bad news is that the spider's venom contains powerful neurotoxins that slowly paralyze and suffocate its victims, even in microscopic doses.

Men bitten by Brazilian wandering spiders often experience painful erections.

Most Poisonous Snake: McCoy's Taipan

The venom of this Australian snake is the most powerful among land snakes. Toxic substances contained in one individual can kill hundreds of adults. (Its venom consists of neurotoxins, hemotoxins, mycotoxins, and nephrotoxins. This means it can dissolve your blood, brain, muscles, and kidneys before you hit the ground.) Luckily, this poisonous snake rarely comes into contact with people, and even when she does (if you know how to interact with her), she becomes quite meek and easily tamed.

The most poisonous fish: Wart

This fish lives in shallow waters in the South Pacific Ocean. It looks ominously like a rock or piece of coral (the camouflage is meant to ward off predators) and if stepped on, the wart injects a powerful dose of toxins into the person's foot.

Australian authorities are actively replenishing supplies of antidotes, so there is a high probability of saving lives (provided that the antidote is administered in a timely manner).

Most Poisonous Insect: Maricopa Ant

Maricopa Ants ( Pogonomyrmex maricopa) enough dangerous insects. About 300 bites of these ants can cause death in an adult. Their venom is much stronger than that of hornets and honey bees. One bite of such an ant causes acute pain that lasts about 4 hours.

Fortunately, it is virtually impossible to accidentally step on a Maricopa ant colony and end up getting stung by hundreds; These insects are known to build nests with a diameter of about 9 m and a height of up to 2 m!

The most poisonous jellyfish: Sea wasp

Box jellyfish (jellyfish characterized by a rectangular bell shape) are by far the most dangerous invertebrate animals in the world, and the sea wasp ( Chironex fleckeri ) is considered the most poisonous looking jellyfish on the planet. Tentacles sea wasp covered with nematocytes - stinging cells, which, upon contact, cause burns.

Most people who come into contact with a sea wasp's tentacles experience excruciating pain, but a close encounter with this species can kill you in five minutes.

Most poisonous mammal: Platypus

Of course, platypus venom will not cause death to a person, but it will cause severe pain and swelling. Its poison is capable of killing small animals. On the hind limbs of males there are spurs (about 15 mm long) that contain poison. Most often, males use these spurs to fight each other during the breeding season.

Others poisonous mammals are: 3 species from the shrew family and the Cuban slittooth ( Solenodon cubanus).

The most poisonous mollusk: Marble cone

If you've never used the phrase "predatory sea snail," then you clearly don't know enough about the sea creatures that can kill you with a single bite. This mollusk is capable of paralyzing its prey (including other snails of the genus Conus) using a toxic poison that can easily kill an unwary person.

Unfortunately, no one has ever calculated how much poison can harm an adult.

Most poisonous bird: Bicolored blackbird flycatcher

The bicolored blackbird flycatcher from New Guinea contains a powerful poison called batrachotoxin. It is found in the skin and feathers of birds and can cause mild numbness and tingling in humans, but is much more dangerous for small animals. (Apparently, thrush flycatchers synthesize poison from beetles that are part of their diet (these beetles are also part of the diet of dart frogs).

Another famous poisonous bird is a common quail, the meat of which (if the bird has consumed a plant of a certain type) can lead to a non-fatal disease for humans called “coturnism”.

Most poisonous octopus: Blue-ringed octopus

Blue-ringed octopuses live in the Indian and Pacific oceans and are quite modest in size (the largest individuals rarely exceed 20 cm). Their bite is almost painless, but the venom causes paralysis and can kill an adult within just a few minutes.

At the moment, antidotes for the bite blue-ringed octopus No.

Most poisonous turtle: Hawksbill

Unlike some of the other animals on this list, the hawksbill turtle is not miniature: adults weigh about 80 kg, about the same as the average person. These turtles are distributed throughout the world, and individuals from Southeast Asia that eat toxic algae have poisonous meat that can cause poisoning in humans (symptoms of poisoning: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and other intestinal ailments).

These turtles are endangered and protected by law.

Chemical agents are used in medicine, the agricultural industry, the military and, unfortunately, in terrorist operations. The most powerful poison on the planet is determined according to various criteria: origin, duration of action, degree of spread, area affected, type of substance (solid, liquid, gas). Many factors influence the strength of action; it is impossible to give it an unambiguous assessment. The rating collected popular and little-known toxins.

Cyanide

What does potassium cyanide look like (photo)

Cyanides – large group substances of organic and inorganic nature. Not the most dangerous, but the most common poisons. These include hydrocyanic acid and its salts. Enter the body through skin, respiratory tract or with food.

Hydrocyanic acid (hydrogen cyanide, formula HCN) used in the 20th century by the French and fascists during wars. In America they were used in prison gas chambers. A poisonous, colorless, volatile liquid with a characteristic odor is found in plants and coke oven gas. Released when smoking, thermal exposure to polyurethanes and nylon. Death occurs within 5 - 15 minutes from 0.5 mg/kg orally and at air concentrations above 0.011%. Banned by the Geneva Convention since 1949.

What does hydrocyanic acid look like (photo)

Gained particular popularity potassium cyanide ( potassium salt hydrocyanic acid, formula KCN). The substance is similar in appearance to powdered sugar. Lethal outcome occurs after use of 140–170 mg/kg. Interestingly:

The poison caused the death of Rasputin and Hitler;
in 1982 A poisoner was operating in the USA. The maniac added cyanide to medications that killed at least 7 people;
Sulfur and sugar help with poisoning. There are antidotes in medicine.

Sarin

A colorless liquid with a faint odor of blossoming apple trees, developed for agricultural needs in 1938. But it quickly found application in the military operations of the Nazis. Amazes nervous system through all routes of influence. Lethal contact through the skin is 0.12 mg/l or a concentration of 0.075 mg/l in air. The man dies in agony and convulsions.

Since 1993 the substance is on the prohibited list. On June 12, 2017, the Russian media reported about the complete destruction of liquid reserves in the country. It continues to be used by terrorists and the military. On August 21, 2013, at least 280 people were killed by sarin gas in Syria.

Treatment begins at the first symptoms. The person is isolated from the damaging agent. The body is treated with a weak alkali solution, the stomach is washed. The victim will undergo long-term treatment with antidotes.

Alpha Latrotoxin

The poison is produced by spiders of the karakurt family. Females pose the greatest danger. The strength of the toxic substance depends on the season: in the spring its penetration into the body causes more severe consequences than in the fall. There are 31 species of insects in nature. The notorious female steppe karakurt is the black widow. Insects live in tropical, subtropical, and temperate latitudes. There are populations in Crimea.

Lethal outcomes are rarely recorded, because A serum has been developed that neutralizes the poison. Deaths occur among those bitten in children and the elderly. Lethal dose– 0.045 mg/kg.

The poison is absorbed into the blood within 15-60 minutes and affects the neuromuscular tissue. Accompanied by pain in the abdomen, chest, lower back; shortness of breath, hypertension, dizziness, dilated pupils. Death occurs from heart failure and respiratory dysfunction.

Toadstool toxins

30 grams of toadstool eaten kills a person

Most poisonous mushroom in the world contains aminotoxins and phalloidins. Poisons destroy the liver and kidneys. The danger of poisoning lies in the prolonged absence of symptoms.

The manifestation of the toxin is noticeable after 6-24 hours. Symptoms: severe abdominal pain, fainting, dizziness, diarrhea. On the third day, a false improvement in well-being occurs, while the destruction of the body continues. Death occurs within 10 days from cardiovascular failure.

The antidote is an injectable form of silibinin. Due to the late diagnosis, there is a high probability of death from 30 grams of eaten mushroom.

Ricin

The most dangerous poison, ricin, is extracted from castrum beans.

The white powder is obtained from castor beans. Odorless, soluble in water. It has a destructive effect on protein synthesis processes. The effect of the toxin on the body has been studied since the First World War. Damage to the body is possible both through inhalation and when it enters the blood directly.

In 1978 Bulgarian dissident Georgi Markov died from an umbrella injection. The tip contained a capsule containing ricin. In 2001 and 2003 the use of the substance by terrorists became known. In 2009 intelligence agencies prevented the sending of letters containing ricin to the US president and politicians.

Symptoms appear within 24 hours if inhaled and 10 hours if ingested through food. The lethal dose is 0.03 mg/kg. Ricin affects the respiratory tract and heart. Death occurs within 6–8 days. Treatment involves intoxication and symptomatic therapy.

Tetrodotoxin

Fugu fish produces tetradotoxin

The poison is known throughout the world thanks to the Japanese delicacy - fugu fish dish. The toxin is contained in 50% of the fish carcass: skin, liver, milk, caviar. Cooking is trusted only to experienced chefs who can cook fish without damaging the poisonous organs.

Summer 2010 flocks of fugu visited the Primorsky region. Two Khabarovsk residents caught fish and fried it over a fire. Both died from anaphylactic shock. In addition to pufferfish, the toad Atelopus Varius and the mollusk Babilonia Japonica accumulate the toxin.

The poison has a neuroparalytic effect. Within half an hour, severe abdominal pain, itching of the tongue and lips, vomiting and nausea appear. If detoxification is not done in a timely manner, breathing becomes difficult and aphonia develops. A person is doomed to die within 6 hours from paralysis of the respiratory muscles after consuming 0.008 mg/kg of the substance.

Palytoxin

Palytoxin is produced by coral - zoantaria

Contained in zoantharia - six-rayed corals. Of the non-protein toxic compounds, this is the most dangerous substance. Death occurs after 0.00015 mg/kg enters the body within 2 to 3 minutes after the injection into the polyp.

The toxin disrupts cell function. Symptoms: chest pain, rapid heartbeat, hemolysis, difficulty breathing. You can run into animals in Indian and Pacific Ocean. There is no antidote. Vasodilators help

Botulinum toxin is produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum

The toxin is produced by the bacteria Clostridium Botulinum and causes botulism. It underlies the production of a number of pharmaceuticals and Botox injections. The most powerful protein poison and one of the most powerful in the world. Lethal dose orally - 0.001 mg/kg; during inhalation – 0.0002 mg/l.

The danger lies in the everyday risk of contracting botulism. Microorganisms multiply in canned food, sausages, fish with damaged skin, and large prepared pieces of meat. They affect nerve endings in the skeleton and heart, and disrupt oxygen exchange. Death occurs as a result of paralysis of the respiratory organs and heart; asphyxia, hypoxia.

The patient's stomach is washed and detoxification drugs are administered. Boiling partially helps prevent the disease. The bacteria can withstand a five-hour heat treatment. They die at a temperature of 120 0 C. But the toxin begins to break down at 70 – 80 degrees Celsius.

VX (Vee-ex)

VX - the most powerful synthetic poison

The substance was obtained in 1955. It was planned to be used as a pesticide, but the toxicity exceeded permissible limits agriculture norms. Oral exposure to 70 mg/kg can result in death. This is the most dangerous synthetic poison.

V-ex has a neuroparalytic effect. During the first 5 minutes, constriction of the pupils, salivation, and sweating are observed. Over the next 5 to 10 minutes, the person dies in convulsions and seizures.

There is a ban on the use of gas. Officially, only the United States and Russia recognize the presence of reserves. Practice shows that other countries also produce the substance. Kim Jong-un's brother was killed with the help of a chemical in February of this year.

The victim is taken out of the affected area, clothes are decontaminated. The eyes are washed with a 2% solution baking soda. Symptomatic therapy is used.

Diamphotoxin

The larva of the Diamphidia beetle produces the most powerful poison on the planet - Diamphotoxin.

Produced by the larvae and pupae of South African beetles of the genus Diamphidia. This is the most powerful poison of animal origin. To kill a person, 0.000025 mg/kg is enough. Used by indigenous peoples to lubricate arrows during hunting. It disrupts the electrolyte composition of cells and in a short time reduces the level of hemoglobin in the blood by 75%.

No human deaths were recorded. The toxin is released as a defense against predators.

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Poisonous substances surround us everywhere. Their number is in the thousands. The degree of danger to a person is individual. No one is safe from poisoning. But every person has the power to minimize the risk. What do you think about these poisons?

Poison of any origin, chemical, food or natural, has always been a subject of interest from the media mass media, chemical safety and popular writers. Humanity knows hundreds deadly poisons, many of which were practically used as a means of murder, genocide and acts of terrorism. Some of them are presented in our review.

The well-known cyanide is a deadly poison that affects the central nervous system and the heart. Even a small dose, entering the blood, binds iron molecules and blocks the supply of oxygen to vital organs, resulting in death in a matter of minutes. Exist different shapes cyanide, such as hydrogen cyanide, which is considered the most poisonous. This gas kills a person in about 10 minutes. The gas was used during World War I as a chemical weapon and was banned by the Geneva Convention. Today, cyanide is used as a means of murder, suicide and in the plots of books.

This main character events of September 2011, when reports of people receiving disputes in envelopes anthrax, appeared in the news almost every day. As a result, five people died and 17 were injured from exposure to the poison, which caused panic among US citizens. This fear is understandable, since anthrax spores are easily transmitted through the air. After infection, the respiratory system becomes numb and the person begins to suffocate. Out of 10 people, 9 die within a week of infection.

Sarin is considered a mass murder agent that causes death by asphyxia within 60 seconds. Minute terrible torment and the person dies. Since 1993, the production of this substance has been prohibited, but despite this, in 1995 a massive massacre was committed in Japan. terrorist attack in the metro, as well as in Iraq and Syria, resulting in between 330 and 1,800 deaths.

Amatoxin is a substance found in the world's deadliest mushrooms. When it enters the bloodstream, it affects the cells of the kidneys and liver, resulting in organ failure within a few days. Amatoxin also affects the heart. If a large dose of penicillin is not administered, the person may fall into a coma or die from heart and liver failure.

Strychnine has been used as a pesticide to kill pests, but it can also kill humans. It was discovered in Asia, contained in special varieties of trees, but it can also be obtained in the laboratory (the one who managed to do this received Nobel Prize). Strychnine can enter the body in different ways: injection, inhalation and absorption. After entering the body, muscle convulsions and spasms begin, leading to asphyxia. After the injection, the person dies within half an hour.

Back in school, everyone was warned to be careful with the thermometer. And this is not just like that, but because of a heavy metal called mercury. It is an incredibly toxic metal that enters the body either through inhalation or through skin contact. If mercury comes into contact with the skin, it causes itching, burning, and the skin may even peel off. Mercury can cause memory loss, vision loss, kidney failure and brain cell destruction. The result is death.

A notorious poison found in fugu fish, popular among sushi connoisseurs who are willing to pay a hefty price in the hope that the fish is cooked correctly. The first symptoms appear 30 minutes after consumption poisonous fish. At first, a person feels his mouth paralyzed and it becomes difficult to swallow. Soon there is a violation of coordination of movements and speech. Seizures and convulsions begin, as a result the person may fall into a coma and die. Death occurs in approximately 6 hours, but cases have been reported fatal outcome after 17 minutes. This poison is considered one of the deadliest on earth.

Ricin is another poison that has become popular, like anthrax, due to being sent through the mail. Actress who starred in the film “ Walking Dead”, was convicted of precisely this crime. Ricin was found in the seeds of the castor bean. Ricin is an incredibly deadly poison; it binds to proteins in the body, causing death. He was considered as chemical weapons US military and al-Qaeda members.

The most dangerous nerve gas on the planet, formerly a pesticide, has become an excellent target for militaries around the world, despite the ban on the use of weapons mass destruction. Gas has no other use except during war. The gas is so poisonous that one drop of it on the skin can kill a person. When inhaled, the first symptoms of poisoning are similar to the onset of the flu, then paralysis of the respiratory system occurs, which leads to death.

This is the deadliest poison on Earth. A cup of the toxin could kill hundreds of thousands of people by causing the disease botulism, a disease that affects the central nervous system. Surprisingly, this poison has an important practical use- from Botox injection procedures to migraine treatment. It is known that some patients have died after procedures using botulinum toxin. Of those affected by this poison, 50% die without receiving medical care, and those who survive suffer serious complications for many years. Due to its instability and easy availability in nature, botulinum toxin is the deadliest poison in the world. However, the cosmetic industry often uses

Poisonous substances lie in wait for us everywhere. Some of them have an almost immediate effect, while others can act slowly. The degree of intoxication in each specific case is different. It depends on the characteristics of the body and the amount of poison that has entered the body. Therefore, determining the most powerful poison in the world is problematic. Nevertheless, we can highlight a list of toxic substances that pose the greatest danger.

The most powerful poisonous chemicals

Potent poisons have been synthesized by scientists for military purposes. But sometimes toxic substances can be found in everyday conditions. Among the most dangerous of them are:

Mercury. It is contained in ordinary thermometers. If the integrity of the flask is not compromised, then mercury does not pose any health hazard. Cause irreparable harm can mercury vapor from broken thermometer. The evaporation process begins even when room temperature. It is prohibited to collect spilled mercury yourself. You must immediately seek help from a specialized service.
Methanol. This substance is often confused with food grade ethyl alcohol, which leads to serious poisoning. Methanol is colorless and odorless, so it is impossible to identify it without laboratory testing. Use even small quantity this substance can be fatal. a person loses his sight.
Potassium cyanide. This is the most powerful poison for humans. It is widely used in plastic products, photography, gold mining and some other fields. Poisoning occurs even from inhaling cyanide vapor. IN shortest time Respiratory failure develops and convulsions appear. In case of severe intoxication, death occurs.
Sarin. This is a substance that was synthesized by German scientists. They pursued the goal of creating the world's strongest pesticide. The resulting gas has gained fame as a poison that causes a long and painful death. Today, the deadly poison sarin is officially banned, but terrorists are trying to use it as a chemical weapon.
Arsenic. This element of the periodic table has long been used as a poison. They poisoned quite a few politicians. Symptoms of poisoning are similar to cholera. First of all, cramps and severe pain appear in the abdominal area. After large amounts of arsenic enter the body, heart disease develops, diabetes or cancer.

These substances are extremely dangerous for humans. Therefore, their features must be remembered.

The most dangerous poisons for humans are also found in plants. Such poisonings often await inexperienced mushroom pickers and other flora lovers. Special attention The following substances deserve:

Amatoxin is the most powerful protein poison. It is found in some mushrooms, including toadstool. Once in the human body, the toxin immediately begins to destroy internal organs. The first signs of intoxication may appear only after a few days. In this case, valuable time to save a person is lost, and doctors cannot guarantee a favorable prognosis. Even if the patient’s life can be saved, his health will be severely compromised. Most likely, a person will suffer from kidney or liver failure and problems with the respiratory system all his life. People often wonder what is more toxic death cap or potassium cyanide. In fact, these poisons can be placed on the same level in terms of toxicity.
Strychnine. This poison is found in the nuts of the chilibuha tree. In microscopic dosages it is used for medical purposes. If the permissible amount is exceeded, death occurs, but before this the person experiences severe suffering.
Ricin. Contained in castor beans. Inhalation of small grains of this substance is dangerous. Its poisoning ability is several times greater than that of potassium cyanide. Human death occurs if ricin is injected directly into the blood.
Curare. It is a poison that is produced from a mixture of plants South America. Its main component is an alkaloid, which, when ingested, leads to paralysis and cardiac arrest. Death from curare is painful.

To avoid poisoning from such poisons, never eat unknown plants. Teach children about safety precautions when traveling outdoors.

If you notice the first symptoms of poisoning, consult a doctor immediately. Chances of salvation remain only if the problem is identified in a timely manner.

Animal poisons

Poison can kill a person instantly. Such toxic substances are often carried by animals. Among them are:

Toads chirp. The skin of these amphibians secretes chiriquitotoxin. This neurotoxin has a toxic effect on the human nervous system. After intoxication, a person experiences severe convulsions, coordination of movements is impaired, and complete paralysis of the limbs may develop. The poison has strong impact if administered intramuscularly.
Puffer fish. The milk, caviar and liver of this fish contain tetrodotoxin. This substance causes severe poisoning, which is accompanied by severe itching, drooling, convulsions, and difficulty swallowing. The poison is fast, so paralysis develops in the shortest possible time respiratory system and the death of a person occurs.
Australian Taipan. The venom of this snake contains thaipotoxin. Its entry into the human blood leads to paralysis of the respiratory muscles and impaired blood clotting. This kind of snake venom is the most poisonous. In terms of poisoning ability, it is several times greater than cobra venom.
Karakurt. During the bite, the spider injects alpha-latrotoxin into the victim's blood. It leads to severe pain that spreads throughout the body in a matter of minutes. At the same time, severe shortness of breath, dizziness, increased heart rate, and bouts of vomiting occur.
Central Asian cobra. This snake's saliva contains a powerful neurotoxin. Its entry into the human blood provokes convulsions, breathing problems, and paralysis. If left untreated, death occurs. Such poisonings are rare, since the cobra attacks a person only in exceptional cases.

The poison may be contained in biological material any animal. Therefore, it is best to minimize contact with it, especially for wild fauna.

If you are bitten by a poisonous snake or spider, try to immediately suck the poison out of the wound. Remember that this can only be done if there is no damage to the oral cavity. Contact us as soon as possible medical care.

Bacteriological poisoning

Not only animals and plants, but also bacteria can pose a danger to humans. Their vital activity in the human body leads to the formation of strong toxins. Among them, the following can be particularly highlighted:

Botulinum toxin. It is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Its vital activity leads to the development of botulism in humans. This is a disease that can only be treated in the earliest stages. In other cases, the probability of death is extremely high. The bacterium multiplies quickly in the absence of oxygen, so poor quality canned food often becomes a source of poisoning.
Anthrax bacillus. Its entry into the body leads to the development of anthrax. This disease develops rapidly. There are cutaneous and intestinal forms. In the first case, death occurs in 20% of cases. With the intestinal form of the disease, no more than 5% of victims can be saved.
Tetanus toxin. This substance is produced by rods of the genus Clostridium. Infection most often occurs through open wounds on the body. Infection manifests itself in the form of convulsions, impaired swallowing reflex, damage to the respiratory center and of cardio-vascular system. The likelihood of death is extremely high.

Determining the fastest-acting poison is quite difficult. Everything will depend on a combination of many factors. Try to have as little contact as possible with hazardous substances. If infection does occur, do not try to cure it yourself. Only timely seeking medical help will save your life.