OLIVIA: So Alex, what sort of crocodiles do we have here in Australia? The best bet is just to take all precautions, speak to the lifesavers or if they're not available, seek medical assistance because jellyfish stings in those regions can be very, very dangerous. So, the tropical waters of Queensland and Northern Territory and Western Australia. Yep, from the ones that usually just cause a bit of a sting, like blue bottles, to the most venomous animal in the world, the box jellyfish, getting stung by one of these guys is something to avoid.ĬHRIS: So the really dangerous ones are in the northern parts of the country. Surf lifesaver Chris says you're much more likely to have a run in with jellyfish.ĬHRIS PARSONS, SURF LIFESAVER: There's a variety of jellyfish around that are from nearly harmless to potentially fatal. But, what if a snake turns up in your house or backyard?ĭEAN: If you do find one of these guys, probably best just to call a snake catcher and have them come and catch it and relocate it for you. That'll help slow down the spread of venom in the body. If you're with someone who gets bitten by a snake, call an ambulance immediately, work your way up the bitten limb with a bandage and keep them nice and still until medical help arrives. Also avoid going and picking up or turning over rocks and big logs and things like that, because that's where the snakes like to hide out during the day.ĭean says it's a good idea to carry a compression bandage. OLIVIA: So, what are your top for kids to stay safe this summer.ĭEAN: It's definitely a good idea to stick to your paths and stay away from long grass. So definitely not somewhere you want to be putting your fingers close to. OLIVIA: And is that a problem? Are these ones quite dangerous?ĭEAN: Yes, they are considered the fourth most venomous snake in the world. Next, Dean introduced me to his tiger snake and it's doppelganger.ĭEAN: Quite a few people have mistakenly gone to pick up a blue tongue lizard and found one of these guys at the end of their fingers.
And they can hold their breath for about 10 to 15 minutes or so. Dean here is a snake catcher.ĭEAN CLARKE, SNAKE CATCHER: We have a red-bellied black snake, these guys are found near water. From some pretty harmless ones to some of the most venomous ones on the planet, Australia has around 140 species of snakes. OLIVIA, REPORTER: Today we're going to come face-to-face with some of those animals and find out what to do if you come across them.
Australia's home to some really special but also really dangerous creatures. From these guys, to these, and even these.
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