Australia, as great of a country as it may be, it’s one extremely dangerous place. Sure, crime and poverty rates aren’t high there, but we’re not exactly talking about that. We’re talking about how Australia is home to some of the world’s most dangerous animals, and most extreme climates. Don’t believe us? That’s okay. These photos below will convince you soon enough.
Pythons
In case you’re wondering what you’re looking at, that’s a python wrapped around a full grown flying fox. Yes folks, as agile as the flying fox may be, they’re easy prey for pythons, which pretty much eat anything they can get their jaws on.
It’s A Crazy World Of Snakes
Saltwater Crocodile
Crocodiles are the ultimate predators. They’re huge, powerful and can easily kill a grown man, and have done so many times, especially in Australia.
High Chances To Encounter One
There are plenty of crocodiles to be found in Australia – making them even more dangerous than they should be, as the chance to encounter one is higher.
The Dangerous Australian Crocodiles
Dingoes
Dingoes are Australian wild dogs who are known to attack innocent people. So when you see one while in Australia, it’s best to stay away.
Even Seinfeld Was Inspired
One of Australia’s most horrifying stories included a woman who claimed her baby was eaten by a dingo. It was so famous that even the show Seinfeld laughed about it.
The Baby Eating Dingoes
Stonefish
The stonefish, in most cases, isn’t dangerous. As long as you leave it alone. But, it’s not always easy to leave it alone, especially since it blends so well with its surroundings.
Venomous Sting
And, because of that, it’s easy to get close to it and fall victim to its venomous sting. Given that stonefish anti-venom is the second most frequently administered in the whole of Australia, getting stung by it is pretty common.The Many Faces Of The Stonefish
Great White Shark
Australia is home to 3 of the most dangerous types of sharks there are. And while The Bull Shark and Tiger Shark are dangerous, it’s the Great White that you really have to worry about.
Snap A Boat In Half
They’re big, they’re nasty and can easily snap a small boat in half if they feel like it, and have done so in many cases. They will also use their sharpened teeth to mutilate anyone who encounters them.
The Most Dangerous Australian Shark
Textile Cone
From the biggest sharks, we’re now on one of the smallest creatures on this list. This killer snail, as small as it is, can release a powerful neurotoxin that can kill a full-grown adult. What’s even worse is that wearing protection, such as gloves and wet suits, won’t help as their teeth can easily penetrate them. So, when swimming in Australia, be sure to watch out not just for sharks, but also for these snails – or else you’ll find yourself gasping for life in a matter of minutes.
Box Jellyfish
The Box Jellyfish is proof that you don’t have to be a predator or even have a brain to be dangerous. Jellyfish are known to have no brains and they live for thousands of years. Furthermore, their stings are dangerous to humans. The box jellyfish in particular releases venom that is so powerful it can kill an average human in minutes. Even worse, there’s no anti-venom just yet and even if you manage to live, the encounter will scar you for life.
Cassowary
Think of the Cassowary as a smaller, less friendly turkey. Known for their aggressive behavior, Cassowary attacks aren’t uncommon. It’s really best to stay away from them. Unless they’re put in a controlled environment, and even then it’s still best not to mess around when near a Cassowary.
Flying Fox
The Flying Fox is your nightmare come to life. They’re almost as big as a small child and are much scarier looking than your typical bat. The good thing, though, is that they don’t feed on meat. Rather, they’d much prefer to eat fruit, nectar, etc, making them a lot less dangerous than they look. Still, they’re pretty dangerous, especially if you base it on looks alone.
Venomous Snakes
When it comes to venomous creatures, their color is pretty much an indication of how dangerous they are. For example, snakes with “bizarre” colors such as the one you see above are dangerous and it’s best to stay away from them. Sure, they look beautiful, but unless you think of death as a beautiful thing, it’s best to stay away from them.
The next creature on our list is extremely colorful.
Blue Ringed Octopus
If you’ve got a child with you and you’re swimming in Australia’s oceans, be sure to watch out for this octopus. While its color is attractive, its venom is even more powerful than that of the stonefish. Even worse is that there’s no known anti-venom.
Paralysis Ticks
Tick paralysis is a unique condition that’s slightly more common in Australia than anywhere else in the world. In case you’re wondering about the picture above, the one on the left is a tick before feeding, and the one on the right is after it’s eaten. As you can see, ticks are pretty voracious eaters and once they’ve begun to suck your blood, it’s possible for their salivary glands to lead to paralysis. While not always severe, tick paralysis can be fatal as it can result in severe respiratory distress.
Mosquitoes
Australia is full of open bodies of water, particularly swamps – and mosquitoes LOVE swamps. Now, do we really need to explain further why Australia is heaven for mosquitoes?
Funnel Web Spiders
The funny thing about funnel web spiders is that while its venom is dangerous to humans, the same can’t be said when it comes to rabbits, cats and other animals. Capable of attacing the nervous system, multiple bites from funnel web spiders can kill in as little as 15 minutes.
And, considering that they often bundle up together, it’s best to stay away from them when found.
Giant Venomous Centipedes
While usually harmless, messing with a giant centipede will result in it is biting you, as an act of self-defense. The bite itself is rarely fatal, but can cause a burning sensation or extreme pain that will last for days.
Irukandji Jellyfish
Of all the dangerous and venomous creatures in Australia, this jellyfish is by far the worst. Despite being so small that it can fit inside that tube, the Irukandji venom is 100 times more potent than that of a cobra’s and a thousand times more potent than that of a regular tarantula.
Crocodiles and Snakes
Do you know what’s worse than meeting a snake or a crocodile? Meeting both of them and seeing the likely winner (the crocodile) eaten and devoured alive.
Pythons (AGAIN)
Just to prove a point, here’s a python dragging a full-grown wallaby back to its lair
Becareful
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