15 Evidence Australia Is One Giant Death Trap (16 Photos)

Australia is not a continent for the faint of heart. Local residents have already become accustomed to the proximity of poisonous and bloodthirsty creatures that lie in wait for them at every turn. If you are planning to visit this amazing country, then take a look at the photos and think again. Here are the horrifying realities of Australia without embellishment.

15. Marbled snail

This mollusk only seems harmless in appearance. Nature has endowed the marbled snail with a small harpoon and poison, leading to paralysis of the respiratory center and death of the victim. The poisonous portion is enough for a person.

14. Stone fish

It is better not to touch such a “stone”. The warty fish, or stone fish, is the most poisonous fish in the world. It lives on the bottom near coral reefs and mimics a stone. On her back there is a row of spikes containing a poisonous toxin that causes severe pain to the victim with shock, paralysis and tissue death. Without medical care, a person dies within a couple of hours.

13. Cassowaries

The cassowary lives in northeastern Australia and is considered the most dangerous bird on Earth. Human contact with these birds inevitably ends in fatal wounds for the former. There have already been 150 documented cases of cassowaries attacking humans, but they behave aggressively in cases of danger and the need to protect offspring.

12. Bees

There are 1,500 species of bees in Australia, and only 10 of them do not sting humans. Bee venom causes a lot of pain to humans and can be fatal in case of anaphylactic shock. It should be remembered that bees are most aggressive from April to October.

11. Dingo

Stay away from stray Australian dogs. There is a high chance that you will meet the dingo, Australia's main mammalian predator. These re-feral domestic dogs are dangerous even to sharks. There is a known case where a dingo dragged away a small child.

10. Don't climb Uluru

Uluru is a massive oval-shaped rock formed about 680 million years ago in Australia, which officially belongs to the Anangu tribe. Tourists often try to climb to the top of Uluru, but high temperatures and slippery rock surfaces often lead to falls, heart attacks and sunstroke.

9. Saltwater crocodile

Salty (as Australians affectionately call the saltwater crocodile) is the world's largest land-based or coastal predator. They are reputed to be real cannibals and often attack Homo Sapiens. Saltwater crocodiles are extremely aggressive, their strength, terrifying size and speed leave no chance for humans to escape.

8. Arachnophobia

Australia is rife with poisonous spiders. The Australian widow is considered the most dangerous spider in the world; its venom is neurotoxic and causes severe pain, and without an antidote, a person will inevitably die. By the way, local residents often find such “charm” under the toilet lid.

7. Platypus

Platypuses are quite peaceful as long as you don't invade their territory. By the way, for protection, males have spurs with poison, which is not fatal to humans, but causes severe pain. Swelling develops at the injection site, which gradually spreads to the entire limb, and the discomfort lasts for many days and even months.

6. Super strong snakes

Pythons reach such sizes that they are able to catch and remove wallabies from the water. Still dreaming of traveling to Australia?

5. Don't fly kites in Darwin

Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory, experiences 28,000 lightning strikes annually. Local residents have already become accustomed to this phenomenon, although fires and even deaths often occur.

4. Deadly Desert

Many tourists dream of driving through the Australian deserts. Only such trips can end very sadly. Quite often, adventurers get lost and cannot get to a nearby village, especially since the heat often leads to the engine overheating and the car gets stuck in the sand.

3. Box jellyfish

The beauty of these jellyfish is deceptive, because they are deadly to humans. In Australia, special nets are put up to protect against them, but deaths still occur every year. The victim learns about the burn only when severe pain begins throughout the body.

2. Deadly heat

Australians living in rural areas know firsthand about bushfires, so they are always prepared to evacuate. Unfortunately, the fire engulfs everything around so quickly that local residents do not always have time to escape.

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