Picture yourself standing on a deserted island, surrounded by dozens and hundreds of sinuous bodies slithering and rustling around you. A wave of fear tightens your chest, your heart pounds rapidly, and as you glance around, you discover the source of your terror – snakes. They're seemingly everywhere, even coiled around the trees. It feels like a nightmare, yet it's not. You've just found yourself in one of the most frightening locations on Earth. And there are plenty more where that came from. We've curated a list of the top places you'd be wise to avoid at all costs.

15 Most Dangerous Places in the World.