By Priyanka Roshan | July 28, 2025

10 Countries with the Largest Snake Population in the World

In a hyper-connected world chasing itineraries and Instagram likes, a quiet shift is underway. These ten idyllic getaways offer peaceful escapes where doing nothing is celebrated as the ultimate way to recharge and unwind.

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1. Mexico – 438 Snake Species

With deserts, rainforests, and coastlines, Mexico tops the chart, home to over 400 snake species including rattlesnakes, boas, and coral snakes.

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2. Brazil – 420 Snake Species

The Amazon rainforest nurtures Brazil’s astounding variety of snakes, from tree-dwelling species to the infamous anaconda lurking in swampy waters.

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3. Indonesia – 376 Snake Species

Indonesia’s archipelago teems with snake life—especially pythons and sea snakes—thanks to its tropical climate and extensive biodiversity hotspots.

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4. India – 305 Snake Species

India’s snake population ranges from cobras and kraits in rural plains to green vine snakes in the Western Ghats’ monsoon-soaked forests.

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5. Colombia – 301 Snake Species

Dense rainforests and mountainous terrain make Colombia a haven for snakes like bushmasters, coral snakes, and countless non-venomous species.

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6. China – 246 Snake Species

From grasslands to river valleys, China’s snake population includes rare pit vipers and endemic species adapted to high-altitude or subtropical zones.

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7. Ecuador – 241 Snake Species

Despite its small size, Ecuador boasts immense snake diversity due to its Amazonian rainforest and cloud forests brimming with elusive reptiles.

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8. Vietnam – 226 Snake Species

Vietnam’s humid jungles provide shelter for many unique snake species, including cobras, keelbacks, and arboreal snakes rarely seen elsewhere.

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9. Malaysia – 216 Snake Species

Malaysia’s rainforests and mangroves sustain an array of snakes, from venomous vipers to brilliantly coloured tree snakes and aquatic varieties.

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10. Australia – 215 Snake Species

Though not the most populous in species, Australia is infamous for its deadly snakes like taipans, brown snakes, and tiger snakes.

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