The Most Dangerous Animals In Australia & What To Do If You See Them

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One of the things Australia is known for is its animals, predominantly, the deadly kind. While there are deadly animals in Australia, it’s important to remember Australia is the sixth largest country in the world by land mass, and therefore the likelihood of you encountering these deadly creatures is rare.

Australia has more deadly snakes than any other country, the largest crocodiles in the world, and many species of killer hairy spiders.

That’s just on land. In the ocean, you will find Box jelly fish that can kill you in eight minutes, Irukandji jellyfish which are so small you can’t see them, and extremely deadly species of cone fish and stonefish that you might not have heard of, and of course, bull sharks and great white sharks!

While the chance of encountering these animals is small, and the risks are low, there still is a risk, which is why we’ve prepared this guide to Australia’s most deadly animals so our traveller readers can travel informed.

The Most Dangerous Animals in Australia

Australia is so dangerous, one of our Prime Ministers went for a swim one night and never returned. How does one lose a Prime Minister? Only a country swarming with insane predators can do that.

But you know what? Craig and I survived for over 40 years living in Australia without even one snake or spider bite.

So while this may all seem like scare mongering, it’s important to remember that these Australian animals can be avoided and you don’t have to fear Australia’s wildlife when travelling here.

Australian Snakes

Wahoo. Yes, Australia has eight of the most deadliest snakes in the world. We learned a few things about snakes from traveling around the country and speaking with Rangers at national parks and in educational facilities.

Here are the most common types of snakes:

Venomous Snakes

• Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis). They are so named because they are brown, but can vary from light brown to almost black. They have a slender body with a small head. They are often found in open grasslands, farmlands, and even suburban areas. They are known to be fast-moving and can be aggressive if threatened.
• Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus). It has black and yellow color patterns, often with distinct bands or blotches, kind of like a…