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Top 10 Cutest Reptiles That Are Surprisingly Harmful to Humans

Gila Monster This chubby, slow-moving lizard looks harmless but it’s venomous! Its bite is painful and can last for hours

Baby Saltwater Crocodile With their tiny size and puppy-like eyes, baby salties are cute but they grow into one of the deadliest predators

Softshell Turtle Their flat bodies and smooth shells look huggable, but they can bite fiercely if provoked

Coral Snake Bright colors and small size make it look like a toy, but its venom can shut down your nervous system

Tokay Gecko Big eyes and colorful spots fool many, but this gecko bites hard and holds on tight

Boomslang It looks like a cartoon snake with its giant eyes but one bite can cause fatal bleeding

Snapping Turtle Their small size is misleading. Even baby snappers can inflict serious finger injuries

Monitor Lizard They often look curious and gentle, but their claws, teeth, and bacteria-rich saliva can be harmful

Hognose Snake With an upturned nose and "cute" playing-dead tricks, it still produces mild venom that affects some people

Green Tree Python Their neon-green color is strikingly cute but they're known for sudden, aggressive bites

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