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The Scariest Peppers on Earth: Which Ones Will Set Your Mouth On Fire? When it comes to spices, few things are as intriguing—or terrifying—as hot peppers. While some peppers tantalize your taste buds with fiery heat, others promise something far more intense: flames, numbness, and overwhelming pain that has earned them nicknames like “scariest peppers on earth.” If you’ve ever wondered which peppers are truly dangerous, not just in heat but in physical impact, this guide reveals the scariest ones warming (and endangering) your tongue. ### What Makes a Pepper “Scariest”? “Scariest” peppers aren’t just hot—they deliver a level of intensity that goes beyond heat. These peppers can cause severe pain, swelling, dental numbness, and even temporary nerve damage. Often ranked in Scoville Heat Units (SHU) far beyond 1 million and sometimes closing in on 3 million, they push the limits of human tolerance.