Tuesday, August 16, 2016

with love from Australia

My Postcrossing profile says I like cute cats, so am not sure why I received this deadly snake. But, it is good to have your horizons expanded.


The Tiger Snake of Australia is
highly toxic.

Seek help immediately if you are ever bitten.



It is generally found in swamps and lagoons and areas near rivers and open forests in southeastern and southwestern Australia. Some other interesting facts:

  • the laughing kookaburra is one of their predators
  • they can climb trees as well as swim and dive
  • females give birth to anywhere from 20-30 live snakelets
  • from the moment they are born they have to fend for themselves

9 comments:

  1. This guy is not a favorite of mine.

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    1. nor mine. but I do like that it is a maxi card

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  2. Hope only to come across one of these snakes in photos and on stamps.

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    1. well, here you go... no need for other sightings!

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  3. Tigers are cats. I guess that's the link with this fearsome looking creature.

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  4. Hmmm... well you'll know what to do if you ever encounter one!

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  5. Australia has a surprisingly high number of dangerous animals.

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