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
This guy is not a favorite of mine.
ReplyDeletenor mine. but I do like that it is a maxi card
DeleteHope only to come across one of these snakes in photos and on stamps.
ReplyDeletewell, here you go... no need for other sightings!
DeleteTigers are cats. I guess that's the link with this fearsome looking creature.
ReplyDeletehaha, good point!
DeleteHmmm... well you'll know what to do if you ever encounter one!
ReplyDeleteHooray for the kookaburra!
ReplyDeleteAustralia has a surprisingly high number of dangerous animals.
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