Every Australian animal wants to kill you. Well, it doesn’t have to be you - any person will suit these creatures. The statement is no doubt loud, but true. This continent is only considered civilized. In fact, there is about as much civilization here as on the desert plains of Central Africa. In the same Africa, a traveler risks dying in the jaws of an understandable lion. Or a rhinoceros, or a spear that a Maasai warrior throws at him out of boredom. All this is a familiar, unpleasant, but still not the most frightening death.

Australia has a lot to play for. Here the unlucky tourist is met not by tigers and rhinoceroses, but by giant deadly birds, giant (this definition can be safely added to almost all the creatures living here) snakes, crabs that look like fiends of hell, and spiders that look like aliens from the planet of horrors. Sharks and deadly insects? Still would! In general, if you are planning a trip to the antipodes, we advise you to look at our selection and think again. No photoshop. The complete truth that frightens anyone reasonable person to gray hair.

Real footage from local television, SkyNews. The shark swam into a pond adjacent to a golf course. It was no coincidence that the film crew ended up there: the day before, the same shark had a great bite from a player who accidentally dropped a ball into the water.

Of course, it will be very interesting to see who wins. But not enough to risk your life for it!

A standard warning posted on a completely ordinary city beach. Especially for those bathers without fear or reproach, who are not only knee-deep in the sea, but also in their own lives.

Nothing interesting, the dog caught a shark. And he eats. And looks at the photographer. Maybe this is his last photo?

Hello cassowary. For reference: cassowaries are nasty, vindictive birds that run faster than a cheetah. With a blow of its paw, a cassowary can rip open a person's stomach. A theory confirmed by sad practice.

Among this pile are several pieces of granite, three spider eggs and two jellyfish. Attentiveness test - whoever doesn't guess right risks losing his hand.

It’s a difficult choice - to remove this creature from yourself or immediately chop off the leg. Mutant Mantis: Return of the Villain. Indeed, there are much more hospitable places in the world than this distant continent!

Another photo in which it is completely unclear who caught who and is now eating whom. It is still unclear why the photographer has not yet run away in panic. From this place. From this country. From this continent.

An entry from the author's blog reads: “Two hours. It took me exactly two hours to have dinner in good company - two hours was enough for these creatures to force me to walk home.” In general, if you are going to Australia, then choose parking wisely. Maybe it will help.

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In Australia, they calculated sad statistics and identified the most dangerous animals on the green continent to humans. The anti-rating was unexpectedly topped by horses and cows.

According to ABC, most often in Australia people die because of horses, cows and animals that they try to use as a means of transportation. From 2008 to 2017, such incidents claimed the lives of 77 people. In second place are other mammals, with 60 deaths in 10 years. Next come bees, wasps and hornets - they have 27 victims.

Sharks and other marine animals in Australia killed 26 people in 10 years, snakes and lizards - 23 people, dogs killed 22 times, and crocodiles - 17 victims in 10 years. 8 people died from bites of non-poisonous insects, 4 people from contact with poisonous arthropods, another victim each from rats and unspecified animals or plants.

The publication notes that Australia turned out to be different dangerous country, as it is sometimes presented. After all, every year in the world up to 110 thousand people become victims of snakes, and mosquitoes and mosquitoes kill about 700 thousand people every year.

It's fairly widely accepted that as soon as you step off a plane in Australia, there's a wide variety of deadly animals waiting beneath your feet. Inside the country you can find some of the most poisonous creatures that are not found in other countries, at the same time coastal waters The ocean is hunted by some of the largest predators on the planet. In fact, it is amazing that people have adapted to live among such dangerous animals on this huge island of death...

But statistics are a stubborn thing and they just show us a slightly different side. In fact, these statistics may seem quite boring. You might often hear things like “more people die from falling out of bed,” etc.

But what about giant crocodiles and psychopathic spiders? Apparently, the common honey bee is responsible for more deaths than all of these animals combined.

However, you'll be glad to know that we won't let facts ruin our article. So here we list some of the most venomous, aggressive, scary and strange creatures that can kill you anywhere in Australia.

10. Textile cone (Conus textile)

Photo. Textile cone

These deadly snails have a neurotoxin so strong that it can easily kill a person. Moreover, they have an effective mechanism for delivering this poison - a tiny harpoon. These modified teeth consist of a hollow barb that can be launched in any direction and then return back to the cochlea. Large snails have a harpoon that is large and strong enough to not only pierce human skin, but also gloves and wetsuits.

The venom of the textile cone is known as conotoxin and contains various neurotoxic substances. It can be very specific to a particular nerve type and is therefore of medical interest. In addition, the textile cone venom also has painkilling properties, so you can quickly die from respiratory paralysis! However, most serious bites begin with intense localized pain. Life-threatening symptoms may take several days to appear.

Over the years, the textile cone has been responsible for a small number of deaths worldwide. One story says that someone picked up this clam and put it to his ear to listen to the sea. He died within minutes. Does this true story or not is not known for certain. One type of cone is called a "cigarette snail" because after it stings you, you only have time to smoke one cigarette...

9. Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius)

Photo. Helmeted cassowary

Australia is home to a bird that could kill you! The second largest bird after the ostrich, the cassowary is a human-sized bird. Just like ostriches, they are flightless birds and rely on extremely strong legs. While these birds look a lot like a giant turkey, their stare may be enough to make most people stop messing with this mega-bird.

The cassowary's main weapon is its 5-inch (12 cm) dagger-like middle toe. This is how the outstanding ornithologist Gilliard described this bird:

“Externally, the second of the three toes is equipped with a long, straight, killer nail that can rip an arm or tear open the belly with ease.”

Video. About cassowary attacks on humans

So, armed with that deadly claw, capable of running at speeds in excess of 40 km/h (30 mph) and with a bad track record, she's no longer a harmless feathered hen; she's really not worth messing with. There is a known case with two brothers, which occurred in 1926, teenagers attacked a bird with sticks, one ran away and the other fell to the ground. While the guy was lying on the ground, he was hit in the neck and as a result the jugular vein was severed. You can also find out more on our website.

8. Wart (Synanceia)

Photo. Wart

Australia is home to several members of the highly poisonous scorpionfish family (Scorpaenidae). The most famous of them is the radiate lionfish with elongated fins and stripes on the body. However, there are uglier representatives there, like the stone fish, which are the most poisonous and dangerous.

This is evidenced by the name itself, which resembles a piece of rock. Due to such good camouflage, they are quite difficult to detect even in aquariums. Armed with sharp, needle-like dorsal spines, they often go undetected until someone carelessly steps on them. If this happens, the unfortunate victim will most likely receive a dose of a powerful neurotoxin, and with it a world of pain. It was reported that the bite of this fish caused the pain to be so unbearable and excruciating that victims demanded the amputation of the punctured leg.

This is how one of the victims described the bite of this fish:

“I got a finger prick from a stonefish in Australia... not to mention bee venom. ... Imagine taking a sledgehammer to every joint, wrist, elbow and shoulder for about an hour. Then, about an hour later, you were allegedly kicked in both kidneys for about 45 minutes, so that you could not stand or straighten up. I was in my early 20s, very fit and had a tiny dent in me ever since. For several days, my finger remained painful, but also for several years after that, pain in the kidneys periodically appeared.”

Not only is a stonefish sting incredibly painful, it is also potentially fatal. While those who have been pricked in the leg may have walked away with a new feeling of pain, a burning sensation in the chest or abdomen, it can easily lead to fatal outcome. The good news is that there is an antidote. In fact, it is the second most commonly used in Australia.

7. Sydney Funnel Spider (Atrax robustus)

Photo. Sydney funnel web spider

Australia is well known for its creepy crawlies and, in particular, its spiders. Here all the insects are bigger, faster and nastier than in other places on our planet. Topping this list is the Sydney funnel-web spider. Although the funnel-web spider is actually responsible for fewer bites than the notorious red-backed spider, the funnel-web spider has a powerful venom that can cause much more trouble for the person bitten. But it's also worth considering that the Sydney funnel web spider has earned a reputation as one of the most aggressive spiders in the world, which really sets it apart from the rest.

Funnel web spider venom is a potent neurotoxin, reportedly twice as potent as cyanide. Oddly enough, the poison is more or less harmless to rats, rabbits and cats, as well as some other animals. However, in humans it is capable of attacking nervous system, influence any organ of the human body. It prevents the passage of nerve impulses that lead to seizures. Although most bites result in minor consequences for humans, the most dramatic cases have resulted in death in as little as 15 minutes.

Along with his venom, he has amazing huge fangs. Strong, sharp, and even some snakes could not dream of such fangs. They are said to be able to penetrate a fingernail and even leather shoes. Combined with their aggressive behavior, funnel web spiders tend to latch on to humans, causing multiple bites, which should be avoided.

If you're visiting Sydney, you'll be glad to know that there is an antidote and no one has died from the bite since it was discovered in 1981.

6. Falling bear, nightmare (Thylarctos plummetus)

Photo. Falling bear, nightmare

As you might expect, you already know that these little stuffed koalas are actually quite vicious when disturbed. Okay, imagine a huge predatory koala lurking among the treetops and about to pounce on an unsuspecting prey. This is exactly what a falling bear is!

About the same size as a large dog, the tumble bear is found in remote forested areas of the Great Dividing Range in south-eastern Australia. As a rule, he avoids human habitation and rarely has anyone been able to see him.

Before attacking its prey, it can wait for it in ambush high in the trees. When it sees potential prey, it will fall down, stunning it, and finish its attack with a bite to the neck. It is believed that its prey is mainly large mammals. Although they do not directly attack people, there have been reports of attacks that resulted in injury to a person, but were not fatal.

The study shows that a falling bear is unlikely to attack Australians and tourists, and this is believed to be related to Vegemite (Australia's national dish). In one study from the University of Tasmania, researchers went so far as to suggest smearing Vegemite on the armpits and behind the ears to reduce the likelihood of an attack.

More detailed information about the falling bear can be found on the Australian museum and Australian geographic websites.

5. Blue-ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena)

Photo. Blue-ringed octopus

While these little octopuses are instantly recognizable by their iridescent blue rings, they spend most of their time camouflaged in coral reefs or hiding in cracks. Only when blue-ringed octopuses are disturbed do they show their true colors. Then his skin turns bright yellow, and the blue rings become even brighter, and may appear to be pulsating. Such a beautiful display could also be a warning, as this animal is one of the most dangerous animals in the ocean. Unlike many of Australia's other dangerous creatures, blue-ringed octopuses are most common in the south, where contact with humans is more likely.

What makes this octopus's venom so dangerous? Known as tetrodotoxin, it is an incredibly potent neurotoxin, the same one found in the venom of poison dart frogs and puffer frogs. It is about 1200 times more powerful than cyanide, and only the slightest sting from a blue-ringed octopus can be fatal. In fact, many victims claim that they did not even feel the bite itself.

It is reported that the average sample of this mollusk, weighing about 30 grams, contains enough poison to kill more than 10 adults.

Video. Why is the blue-ringed octopus dangerous?

On this moment There is no effective antidote for blue-ringed octopuses; the neurotoxins of the venom paralyze the victim. The danger is that the paralysis of the lungs causes the victim to suffocate. In serious cases, prompt treatment is essential and the victim is placed on life support until the poison wears off and breathing is restored.

4. Box jellyfish

Photo. sea ​​wasp

There are actually many species of box jellyfish, named after their cube-shaped bodies. Some of these species have special dangerous bites, but the great sea wasp (Chironex fleckeri) has the most powerful sting. She lives all over north coast In Australia, the sea wasp is the bane of beachgoers during the summer "sting season", which runs from October to May.

The venom of the sea wasp is the second most powerful of all animals (the geographic cone is first) and one bite can sometimes be fatal. Supposedly, each animal contains enough poison to kill 60 adults. In extreme cases, death occurs due to cardiac arrest less than five minutes after the person is stung. The bite itself causes excruciating pain along with a burning sensation that resembles the touch of a hot iron. Contrary to popular belief, urinating on a bite will not have any noticeable effect! In many cases, the tentacles remain attached to the victim and may continue to sting even after they have left the sea, often resulting in scarring.

Video. Box jellyfish - Sea wasp

Over the past 150 years, there have been 60-80 deaths attributed to this box jellyfish in Australia. Behind last years the situation has improved with the advent of an antidote, which is administered in serious cases.

A lesser known threat is the tiny Irukandji jellyfish. With a body measuring less than 5 mm, these tiny jellyfish compensate for their size with a powerful venom that is more than 100 times stronger than that of a cobra. Despite this, the bite is reportedly not too painful, with 2 deaths confirmed in Australia. One of the complications is the possibility of Irukandji syndrome, which, like all ordinary symptoms of poisoning, is unpleasant, as they say, the victim experiences a “feeling of doom.”

3. Sharks

Deep sea photography of a white shark

Everyone knows Australia is overrun by sharks. Along with South Africa, Australia probably has the worst reputation in the world for shark attacks. All of the big three can be found here and they were all responsible for a catalog of deaths. Statistically speaking, the bull shark has the worst record, but the great white and tiger sharks inspire more fear in people.

There are only a few hot spots along the entire Australian coast where different kinds Sharks pose the greatest risk to humans. Great white sharks are primarily found in the south, west and Middle East of Australia, while the bull shark is more unpredictable, making these predators especially scary given their ability to swim in fresh water. These sharks have infested Brisbane's rivers, attacked people in Sydney Harbor and there have been numerous bull shark attacks in the backwaters of the Gold Coast. Bull sharks were even seen swimming in the streets of Brisbane after severe flooding in 2010.

Despite various records, it is the great white shark that creates the most fear in the hearts of people. Historically, the Great White has been cited as being responsible for more fatal attacks in Australia than any other shark species. These monsters can potentially grow over 5 meters (17 feet) in length.

2. Eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis)

Photo. Eastern brown snake

Although many people will tell you that the inland taipan is the most dangerous snake Australia, we don't agree with this. The inland taipan may have the most powerful venom of any snake, but it inhabits extremely remote areas and is not particularly aggressive.

It is the second most venomous land snake on earth, and we have rated the most dangerous in Australia, the eastern brown snake. It is much larger and more widespread than the inland taipan. These fast, aggressive snakes are responsible for more than half of all snake-related deaths in Australia, with an average of two per year.

One of the biggest problems with the eastern brown snake is that it is often found in densely populated areas. Mainly in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. Where there are many mice there will also be brown snakes. Despite its venom, which can kill small mammals, it is also extremely effective against humans. Before the advent of antivenom, over 80% of bites resulted in death, often within an hour.

Others are also worthy of consideration Poisonous snakes like the tiger snake, which have caused many deaths in recent years.

1. Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)

Photo. Saltwater crocodile

And so, among snakes, sharks and crocodiles, we came to the crocodiles. While in Australia the average shark kill is actually about twice that more people than crocodiles, we assumed that this was only because more people swam in the sea than in rivers and near the crocodile-infested coasts of Australia's far north.

"Saltie" is the largest living reptile on earth and is truly a glimpse into the time of the dinosaurs. In the past, specimens have been measured to reach about 7 meters (25 feet) and weigh 2 tons. Back in the 1950s, one crocodile measured up to 8.5 meters (30 feet) and was said to have been caught in a river near Darwin.

Thanks to its size and enormous strength, the saltwater crocodile has the most powerful bite on Earth, 10 times stronger than that of a great white shark. This is also combined with ample speed in the water - up to 18 mph, which is three times faster than even the fastest swimmer Ozzie. An urban myth says that saltwater crocodiles can run as fast as racehorses. This is completely untrue, but they are capable of explosive charge, they can instantly cover several meters before the prey even has time to react.

There are also other reasons why you should be wary of a saltwater crocodile. Firstly, unlike sharks, which, as a rule, mistakenly attack people, confusing them with something tasty, we are definitely on the menu of these crocodiles. Salties are opportunistic hunters and will eat almost anything that moves. There are records of crocodiles eating tigers, sharks and even an elephant.

Adding to their prodigious appetite is the fact that they are smart, if that makes any sense to compare in this case!

One last thing I would like to mention is the crocodile habitat. These monsters are happy in both the open sea and swamps, so think twice before you decide to enter the water anywhere in northern Australia, unlike the guy who decided to swim in the crocodile-infested Mary River. As the local police chief said: “Don’t swim in the Mary River”...

Video. The most dangerous animals in the world. Australia

If you have read this far and watched all the videos, we strongly recommend watching the documentary “Deadly”, the first episode of this film is about the most dangerous animals in Australia. What is remarkable about this film is that it describes in detail the options by which a person can be killed by one or another animal. Regarding poisonous animals, it describes the mechanism of action of poisons injected into the human body and how it can be neutralized.

Australia– a continent where more dangerous animals live than anywhere else in the world. Snakes, spiders, white sharks, wild dingoes, crocodiles, jellyfish and other living creatures. Every year people die from encountering them. Which of them is the most dangerous? Now we'll find out.

20th place– Geographical cone (lat. Conus geographus)

Cones are marine molluscs found in tropical waters around the world. Most of them are found among the coral reefs of the Australian coast.

At first glance, there is nothing in their appearance that portends trouble. They look like very cute and beautiful creatures. Indeed, many of them are quite harmless to humans, but there are also ruthless killers.

The most dangerous species for humans is the geographic cone, which lives in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Every year, 2-3 people die from killer shellfish bites in Australia. Death occurs within just a couple of minutes.

The cause of tragedy is most often simple human curiosity and the desire to touch everything new and beautiful.

Thanks to their stretchable funnel mouth, they are able to swallow prey larger than themselves. The cones kill their victims with a poison consisting of various peptides. It is considered one of the most powerful and life-threatening. The poison is injected into the victim’s body using a long and thin proboscis, at the end of which there is a small harpoon.

19th place– King brown snake or Mulga (lat. Pseudechis australis)

Every year in Australia, about 3,000 people suffer from snake bites, one of which is the king brown snake, famous for its speed and aggressiveness. Usually, most snakes, when meeting a larger opponent, prefer to crawl away, while she rushes to attack first.

They are found almost throughout the entire continent, excluding only its southernmost part. They can be either large (up to 2 meters) or not very large, but this does not matter. They are still very dangerous.

Sometimes just one bite is enough to say goodbye to life. These snakes have plenty of venom - from 3 to 400 mg. And when they bite, they secrete it in large doses. It gets into the blood almost immediately and the victim has a lot of time to call for help. In very rare cases, a snake inflicts “idle” bites - without injecting poison. Thus, she gives a warning signal that she is not to be trifled with.

18th place– Scorpios

Another one of the dangerous inhabitants of Australia. Its main weapon is a poisonous sting located at the tip of its tail. Unlike many other species of scorpions, this one grabs its prey and immediately begins to devour it. There is a muscle in its claws that helps it hold its prey. During the capture, he inflicts a deadly sting with his stinger.

Their bites are very painful, especially the three-ribbon scorpion. They pose a greater danger to children than to adults. In Australia, several children have died from the bites of this scorpion over the past couple of years.

17th place– Stingrays or stinging rays (lat. Dasyatididae)

This one sea ​​creature caused the death of the famous Australian TV presenter Steve Irwin, who died during the filming of the film “The Most dangerous inhabitants ocean”, receiving a fatal blow to the heart.

Stingrays, like sharks, belong to the subclass of elasmobranchs. At the end of the tail there are 1 or 2 long poisonous spines, which can easily pierce human skin, and especially large individuals, even the bottom of a boat.

If a person accidentally steps on such a stingray buried in the sand, he will instantly receive a prick in the leg from a powerful spike. It penetrates deeply, and the poison quickly enters the blood. A person dies due to the cessation of functioning of the organ into which the poison has entered, and since it spreads throughout the body, many important organs gradually fail. This could be the heart, lungs or abdominal cavity.

16th place– Tiger shark (lat. Galeocerdo cuvier)

It is among the 4 most dangerous sharks in the world, and among the top three in Australia. They are capable of attacking anyone. Several swimmers die from its teeth every year. Throughout history, 660 attacks by this shark have been recorded.

The tiger shark has very sharp teeth with jagged edges. This is the perfect murder weapon. The upper jaw is not much different from the lower jaw, so these sharks can handle almost any bait, even a turtle shell. Having captured the prey, it begins to violently twist it from side to side, so that its teeth can cut the flesh.

They are also distinguished by great curiosity and a complete lack of pickiness in food. She definitely needs to try everything, so they attack almost everything they meet on their way. That's why they are so dangerous for humans.

15th place– Cassowaries (lat. Casuarius)

Cassowaries are recognized as the most dangerous birds in the world. Every year in Australia 1-2 people die from the paws of these “birds”. They are capable of killing an enemy with one blow from their powerful legs.

The main danger is that these are very fast, strong and completely unpredictable birds. A cassowary driven into a corner is very dangerous, and if you approach the chicks, do not expect mercy. His main weapon is long and very sharp triangular claws. With them, a bird can easily rip a person’s flesh, damaging vital organs.

Unlike other large wingless birds, such as ostriches or emus, cassowaries can strike in different directions, both forward and backward and to the sides.

The chicks are quite friendly, but their hot-tempered parents are always somewhere nearby. Before attacking, the cassowary makes a hissing sound.

14th place– Tarantula spiders (lat. Theraphosidae)

These representatives of the spider family fully live up to their name. Due to their huge size, they are able to hunt even small birds. But still, their digestive system is not designed to constantly feed on meat.

This is the most big spider Australia. All types of tarantulas are poisonous, it’s just that some have more toxic poison, others less. The chelicerae are very long and sharp. Their length can reach 1 centimeter. With their help, the spider injects poison into the body of the victim. The bites are very painful, but not always fatal to humans. Within 6-8 hours after the bite, a person feels general weakness, constantly feels feverish and feels very nauseous.

If fatal bites do occur, they are more likely to occur to young children or people who are allergic to their venom. Sometimes spiders bite without using poison, this is the so-called. "dry bite"

13th place– Dubois sea snake (lat. Aipysurus duboisii)

About 30 species of sea snakes live in Australian waters. Some of them have much stronger poison than land species. All of them are very poisonous and extremely dangerous, but the Dubois sea snake is rightfully considered the most dangerous of them.

She, however, like many sea snakes, has well-developed lungs, so she is able to do without air for an entire hour! The body itself has a cylindrical shape, but the tail is flattened on the sides. This shape allows the snake to swim perfectly underwater.

Sea snakes eat almost everything: fish, cuttlefish, crabs, eels, caviar, as well as smaller sea snakes.

The most interesting thing is that their bites are most often harmless to humans, since less than 10% of them use venom. But if the snake nevertheless decides to reward its offender with a portion of the toxin, then the person dies within a few minutes as a result of paralysis of the respiratory system and, as a result, suffocation.

Worldwide, about 150 people die from sea snake bites.

12th place– Wild dog dingo (lat. Canis lupus dingo)

They are experienced hunters and killers. Hundreds of people have already become victims of these dogs, two of them have had a sad outcome.

Dingo dogs are very fast and resilient. A small flock of these animals can drive almost any animal. They hunt in groups. Their fangs are large, at least larger than those of domestic dogs, so they easily capture prey and tear it apart with the same ease.

Dingo is not an ordinary dog, as many people think. This is a wild, and therefore dangerous, animal.

11th place– Fire ants (lat. Solenopsis)

A dangerous species that attacks its prey with an entire colony. Hundreds of thousands of insects can live in one anthill, and if they are disturbed, they all attack the offender in unison, biting him wherever possible.

These ants have 2 main weapons - the poison located in the sting, and the mandibles (jaws), with which they bite firmly into their offender. Their venom causes severe allergic reactions, which in many cases can be fatal. After some time, a blister and swelling appear at the site of the bite.

All this is accompanied by nausea, dizziness, vomiting and the appearance of an allergic reaction, even in those people who have never had it before. And all because the venom of fire ants contains the alkaloid solenopsin. It has cytotoxic, hemolytic, neurotoxic, necrotic and insecticidal effects.

Many consider them to be one of the most dangerous species, because they attack everyone who is near their nest.

10th place– Blue-ringed octopus (lat. Hapalochlaena lunulata)

Small, but deadly. He bites his offender with a beak similar to a parrot's beak. The poison of one such crumb is enough to kill 26 people.

They wait for their victims sitting in ambush. They are difficult to notice because these octopuses almost blend into the sand when calm. They grab prey, squeeze it tightly with their tentacles, and then bring it to their beak and inflict a deadly bite. The poison immediately affects the nervous system and the victim quickly dies.

If it comes to a person, then the toxins paralyze the voluntary contracting muscles, and he cannot take a breath, as a result of which he dies from suffocation. However, he can still be saved if an antidote is administered in time.

When blue-ringed octopuses are aggressive or fearful of someone, their pale rings on their bodies become brighter and take on a bright blue color.

9th place– Western brown snake (lat. Pseudonaja nuchalis)

Of all the Australian snakes, the Western Brown is the most aggressive. Even at the slightest threat, she begins to defend herself rather than run away. She has already accounted for 22 human deaths.

These snakes live throughout Australia and are one of the most poisonous species. They like it dry warm places, but can also be found near swamps. These snakes are quite fast and nimble.

8th place– Spider “Black Widow” (lat. Latrodectus mactans)

About 2,000 Australians suffer from bites from this spider each year. He already has 15 deaths. Due to its small size and dim color, people may simply not notice it and accidentally hit it. In response, the spider immediately inflicts a painful poisonous bite to your offender.

After some time, nausea, vomiting, and joint pain appear. Although everyone reacts to his poison differently. But even a small amount can be enough to kill an animal or person.

They bite rarely, but accurately. Poisonous teeth are very small, only about 2-3 mm, and very little poison gets into the bite. But even this amount is enough to lead to the death of a person, because their poison is very toxic. Probably one of the strongest in the world.

During the attack, she curls her body into the shape of the letter S and begins to make hissing sounds, and then makes a sharp lunge.

The males of this spider are quite harmless. They have very small chelicerae and are unable to bite through human skin. Therefore, only females are dangerous.

On the Australian continent, the only creatures more dangerous than them are leucoweb spiders.

7th place– Bees (lat. Anthophila)

There are approximately 2000 species of bees in Australia, as well as 1 introduced species. These insects sting only once in their lives and then die. But the consequences of their bite can be the most dire, especially for people with allergies.

Bee venom can cause a severe allergic reaction in them: rash, nausea, headache, labored breathing. In the worst case, all this can lead to anaphylactic shock, and sometimes even death.

In healthy people, the bite site hurts and swells, this is normal. To avoid these terrible consequences, immediate administration of adrenaline is required.

6th place– Coastal taipan (lat. Oxyuranus scutellatus)

Coastal taipans are highly venomous and incredibly fast Australian snakes, common along the coast of the northern and northeastern parts of the mainland, as well as in the southeast of New Guinea.

In Australia they have already accounted for 12 deaths. In agility they can only compete with vipers and some other snakes. The taipan is the most poisonous and largest snake in Australia.

They have very long teeth, up to a centimeter in length, so they cannot open their mouths wide. Their venom is considered the most toxic among snakes in the world. Even a slight scratch from his teeth is enough for a person to die. If she bites someone, then the likelihood that that someone will survive is very low.

5th place– Leukoweb spider (lat. Atrax robustus)

This is the most dangerous spider Australia. Its chelicerae are so powerful and strong that they easily pierce not only the skin, but even the nail plate. He is merciless towards the offender, so he bites with lightning speed and, sometimes, several times in a row. They can inject poison directly into the bone.

These are large spiders, up to 7 centimeters in length. Males are smaller than females. They prefer to live in burrows up to half a meter long underground or in the trunk of a half-rotten tree. They completely envelop their shelter from the inside in cobwebs.

They are quite fast and very poisonous. The poison in males is 6 times stronger than in females. It happens that death occurs within 15 minutes (in children) if the antidote is not administered in time. In adults, cases of death from their bite are low, but still occur.

4th place– Sea wasp (lat. Chironex fleckeri) and the irukandji jellyfish (lat. Carukia barnesi)

The sea wasp is the most dangerous sea stinging animal. Armed with 60 tentacles, it can kill a person in just 1 minute, and the poison of one such little thing is enough to take the lives of about 60 people.

This jellyfish lives in the northeast and northwest of Australia. It is found both in shallow waters and in the open sea.

Tentacles hang from all sides of its bell, 15 on each side, which can stretch up to a meter under water. Each of them contains about 500 stings. They are positioned so that the jellyfish can stick them into the victim like a harpoon. As soon as this happens, poison enters the wound and paralyzes the small victim.

It will take more time and poison to paralyze a person. The main danger is that when you swim underwater, you can be stung by several jellyfish at once. Their bite stops a person’s heart within 3 minutes. If the antidote is not administered in a timely manner, the person quickly dies.

Over 120 years in Australia, about 70 people died from the bites of this jellyfish. They have more deaths than sharks, crocodiles and snakes combined.

Another small jellyfish that can kill a person is called the Irukandji. Its miniature size is amazing, but the poison of this baby is capable of killing a person in 20-30 minutes. Its stings are located not only on the tentacles, but also on the stomach.

These animals are about 230 million years old, of which the last 60-65 million years have remained virtually unchanged.

3rd place– Saltwater crocodile (lat. Crocodylus porosus)

These are very cruel predators. When attacking, they move so quickly that the victim has no chance of escape. During the hunt, the crocodile is completely immersed in the water, and only the nostrils and eyes remain on the surface. IN troubled waters In small rivers, such “camouflage” works flawlessly.

75% of crocodile attacks are not due to hunger, but because they are protecting their territory. When biting, their teeth dig deep into the body with a death grip and the reptile begins to spin its victim in the water until it tears it into pieces. In this case, she faces certain death. The strength of their jaws is incredible.

Not long ago, many media outlets wrote about a giant saltwater crocodile caught near a Philippine village. There is an assumption that he is guilty of the death of two people.

2nd place– Great white shark (lat. Carcharodon carcharias)

The most terrible sea creature. Its jaws are so huge and strong that they can bite a person in half. The pressure force with which a shark squeezes its jaws is almost several tons per 1 cm2.

These are the perfect killing machines. During evolution, they practically did not change. Their teeth are razor sharp. With them they can bite through not only the thick skin of many sea animals, but even their bones.

The main prey of Australian white sharks are dolphins and sea lions. And these are by no means small animals.

In 2000, 10 deaths from these sharks were recorded. But these cases have decreased significantly over the past decade.

1st place– Mosquitoes of the genus Biters (lat. Aedes)

Of all the most dangerous animals in Australia, the first place goes to tiny insects - mosquitoes. They are carriers of 4 diseases that kill and hospitalize thousands of Australians every year. These are tropical fever (dengue fever), Murray Valley encephalitis and Ross River fever (epidemic polyarthritis).

The disease spreads when a mosquito bites a person and injects its saliva along with deadly viruses into his bloodstream.

Ross River fever is the most common disease on this continent. Over the past 7 years, about 20 thousand people have already died due to mosquitoes and the diseases they carry. It is hard to believe that such small creatures can cause so much harm, pain and suffering.

“Small but remote” - all residents of South Australia say about them. Octopuses of this species are relatively small, but have a fairly aggressive character, and are recognized as one of the most poisonous animals in the world. The poison of one of these will be enough to take the lives of 26 healthy men (the poison is 10 thousand times stronger than potassium cyanide). Characteristics of octopuses:

• blue and black rings on yellow skin.

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#9 - Tiger Snake

He also lives in the south of Australia - in forests, meadows, pastures, and desert. Length - up to 2 meters, has a gray, olive or reddish color. This snake is usually peaceful. But if it bites, then:

• the animals die immediately;
• Humans suffer from pain, nausea, sweating, numbness, swollen airways, and paralysis. And then death.

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#8 - Black Widow

These spiders are found all over the world and have 13 species. And they are all dangerous. Although, the most terrible ones for humans still live in Australia. You can recognize them by the red spot on the back of the body. The site of the bite is not immediately visible. Then two red dots appear, followed by (after 30-60 minutes) the following begins:

• muscle spasms spreading to the limbs and torso;
• severe tension in the muscles of the anterior abdominal wall and excruciating pain;
• vomit;
• arterial hypertension;
• tachycardia;
• fasciculations;
• paresthesia;
• hyperreflexia;
• urinary incontinence.

After 12 hours, symptoms and pain begin to decrease. But history may repeat itself. The best way to deal with it is to administer an antidote after the bite within an hour. Otherwise, the mental state of the victim may deteriorate forever.

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#7 - Atrax robustus

The length of these spiders is from 1 to 5 cm, body color varies from blue-black to black or Brown. The insect sets up its funnel-shaped trapping nets in damp, cool places, as well as in houses. Feeds exclusively large insects and other spiders.

Interesting fact: its venom does not affect ordinary mammals (for example, cats and dogs). But for primates and homo sapiens it can be fatal. This is because there is no antidote in the body of the latter. Therefore, in 1981, scientists learned to obtain a special serum from animal blood so that humans would not be afraid of Atrax robustus bites.

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#6 - Saltwater crocodile

These crocodiles are recognized as the largest land (or coastal) predators. They can reach 7 meters in length and weigh up to 2 thousand kilograms. The bite force of a specimen weighing 1,308 kilograms is 2-3 times greater than that of the largest white sharks. Now let's talk about attacks on people.

About 40 people die from the teeth of saltwater crocodiles in Australia every year. And this is not counting ordinary attacks, which usually occur in the coastal zone, or at shallow depths. And on February 19, 1945, 1,000 Japanese soldiers died on Ramri Island during the Burma Campaign of World War II. Historians say that death did not come to them at the hands of the allies.

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#5 - Desert Taipan

These snakes inhabit the dry plains and deserts of Australia. They hide in cracks and breaks in the soil, making them extremely difficult to detect. An adult can reach a length of 2.5 meters and has a dark brown back color (can vary to straw). This species of taipan is recognized as the most poisonous of land snakes. On average, the poison of one specimen (44 mg) is enough to kill 100 people, or 250 thousand mice. Poison approximately 180 times stronger than poison cobras Therefore, go around the tenth road of the hero in the following picture:

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