Australia is the home to thousands upon thousands of different species of animals, insects, fish, and more, and yet most of those are actually quite dangerous to the general population. The country is the home to some of the most dangerous and deadly animals on the entire planet, believe it or not, which makes us a bit wary to take a lengthy trip their in the summer time. Sharks, spiders, and snakes get the majority of the bad press, despite horses being a major killer in the country. Here are 5 of the most dangerous animals throughout Australia.
5. Reef Stonefish
The reef stonefish has the incredibly capability of camouflaging itself so it appears like an rock in the water. By stepping on this deadly fish, though, the dorsal fin spines inject an extremely poisonous venom capable of killing a human being if left untreated.
4. Redback Spider
The redback spider is found in various regions throughout Australia, especially within disturbed and urban areas. The notorious Black Widow is a close relative to the redback, and the only differences is the appearances of a red stripe.
3. Inland Taipan
Often considered one of the world’s most venomous snakes, the inland taipan is far from being the most dangerous there is, though it is deadly. They tend to live in remote, semi-air regions of the country, and being bit can definitely put your life in danger.
2. Blue Ringed Octopus
The blue-ringed octopus is easily recognized due to the neon blue rings around its body. Despite it’s adorable appearance to some, this is one of the world’s most venomous marine animals in existence. The small octopus, despite being so deadly, is only responsible for three deaths in the twentieth century.
1. Honeybee
The Honeybee is not considered a deadly species in general, but they are known for causing multiple deaths every year throughout Australia. It is estimated that about 3 percent of people in the country are allergic to the venom produced by a honeybee.
