India, Nov. 20 -- Who are the 10 most dangerous snakes in the world? The answer to the question depends on the parameter used to determine their dangerousness. Is it the potency of the venom, the amount of venom, the number of victims a particular species of snake claims in a year, or something else?

While researchers and scientists continue to debate the level of comparative dangerousness, two species usually dominate the discourse on this matter - the King Cobra and the Inland Taipan.

While subjective interpretation won't go away, here is a ranking of the deadliest snakes based on the potency of their venom. These two species are bound to be high in the list, if not at the top.

The deadliness of a snake's venom is measured by a toxic...