Tiger Snake
The tiger snake is another type of snake to be on the lookout for. If there’s ever a creature to be afraid of, it’s one that has not one, but two ominous-sounding names. Because tigers and snakes are frightening enough on their own, the idea of a tiger snake is a step too far for many people. Despite the fact that this isn’t some bizarre mix of a huge cat and a snake, the tiger snake is nonetheless a very dangerous creature. Southern Australia and Tasmanian snakes are known for their deadly venom, which is combined with neurotoxins (which affect the brain) and coagulants (which cause the blood to become thick and clumpy) as well other types of toxins to bring about their deaths. So, even though it doesn’t roar like a tiger, it’s still not an animal you want to be spending too much time with. A tiger snake bite, which accounts for approximately 17 percent of all snakebite deaths in Australia (actual bites by actual snakes, not the drink that is always present in student union bars), will begin with pain and tingling at the site of the bite. A tiger snake bite will progress to numbness and tingling in the affected area (usually the foot or lower leg). Then, in a matter of minutes, you’ll be sweating furiously and trying to breathe, and then you’ll be paralyzed. Just hoping there’s someone around with the appropriate antivenom is all you can do.
Tiger Snake
Portuguese Man O’War
This Portuguese Man O’War may appear to be a gorgeous jellyfish laying on the beach, but it is actually a siphonophore, which is not a single organism at all, but a colony of organisms that all work together to create a siphonophore. Siphonophores are predators that eat by dangling tentacles in the water, similar to jellyfish and stinging and paralyzing small crustaceans and fish. When it comes to avoiding the Portuguese Man O’War, extreme caution should be exercised, since catastrophic repercussions may result if an unforeseen encounter occurred. With its extended tentacles, this floating monster inflicts terrible stings on its prey, and its venomous attacks are vicious, leaving its victims stunned. On the receiving end, those affected experience symptoms that are comparable to those of a severe allergic reaction, including enlargement of the larynx, heart trouble, and even death in certain cases. The carnivorous Man O’War floats away, inflicting agonizing red welts on any who are unfortunate enough to be caught in its path. It is estimated that about 10,000 individuals are stung each summer in Australia alone, with the discovery of a siphonophore in the water being enough to close beaches and cause widespread panic.
Portuguese Man O’War
