When it comes to tourist places around the world, Australia is one of the places that many people prefer. Something about the warm climate, beautiful beaches and hot people all around is greatly appealing to the people around the world. However, it is not all fun and games since there are many dangers that lurk all around the country. Some of them are so gross that you will wish that you never set foot in the country ever in your life.
There are many freaks of nature who call the continent-country their home and now that you have reached the country, you will find them in every nook and cranny. Are you brave enough to face the dangers that lie in front of you on your journey to Australia?
Monstrous Bats
When you are in Australia, the Roofhanger bat will be a common sight. This large bat is quite frightening but it is even more so when it is out hunting.
Well, recover yourself since it is one of the smallest lizards that you will find in the country and there are many lizards which are quite a lot bigger than this one right here.
Huntsman Spider
This right here is the Huntsman Spider, which is just one of the many species of large spiders that are found in Australia.
This python did not consider the alligator to be anything other than its meal.
Araucaria Pine
These are Araucaria Pines, a species of cones that are widely found in Australia. They weigh around 10 kilograms easily and they are bigger than your head too.
Every one of these animals in the country is seriously beefed up and they put up quite a fight when they are agitated too.
Monstrous Crocs
You will see many of these monstrosities in the Australian rivers. They are the saltwater crocodiles and the one that you see in the picture is just a baby.
That is how many spiders live in a typical Australian forest that they can spew out enough webs to cover the entire forest floor within a night.
Turning Off The Power
We are sure that no one has checked this power meter for a long time. These are funnel spiders that are only found in Australia and one of them has created a nest here.
They are not afraid of becoming the dinner of the predator but are confident that they will get to where they need to go and that the snake will take them there.
Exploding Whales
At first, it may look like an alien aircraft has come to Earth and it has been photographed in Australia. However, this is not the case. It is just a carcass of a whale that has just floated in the Pacific Ocean.
This was a result of a biochemical reaction taking place in the stomach of the whale, leading to an explosion within the whale’s body.
Giant Red Slug
This may look like it is a giant red slug but it is actually pink in color. Locally, it is known as the Hot Pink Slug and its scientific name is Triboniphorus.
Something as simple as wearing a slipper will require you to check it twice since there may be a small snake waiting in the slipper to take a small bite out of your foot.
Waiting For Lunch
This spider is just sitting there waiting for its prey to get caught in the web that it has just spun.
It is one of the most poisonous snake breeds in the world and having it in the lunchbox is one of the most shocking things ever.
Huge Hailstones
The country faces extreme climatic conditions. This means that when there is a hailstorm in Australia, there is a lot of damage done simply because of the huge size of the hailstones.
Of course, you will look up at the ceiling light and imagine your fright when you see the snake just peering down on the room from the light.
Toilet Occupied
When you are going to the toilet in Australia, make sure that you check if the toilet seat is free because there may just be a reptile waiting to finish before you start.
The ample forest cover in the area gives it quite a lot of shelters and they grow massively in size.
Badge Huntsman
This is one of the biggest spiders in the world. The Badge Huntsman is often called the King of Spiders and while it may seem quite frightening, it does not cause any harm to the humans.
The snakes in Australia are quite fond of eating just about anything, including bats and crocodiles.
Termite Hills
Termite hills such as this one are quite common all over Australia. Some of them can even reach as high as 15 feet and they are virtually as strong as cement.
If you are planning to visit the country anytime soon, make sure that you carry a fly swatter along with you.
Golden Orb Spiders
The Golden Orb spider is another species that you will commonly find in Australia. They are very big in size and some of them can even grow larger than the face of a human adult.
Most of these stick insects are harmless to humans but your common sense would not allow you to go anywhere near them.
Hidden Stonefish
This colorful creature is an extremely dangerous species of stonefish that resides at the bottom of tidal pools in Northern Australia. It is found in the beaches and usually lays hidden among the rocks that are found by the sea-side or under the mud and sand.
It is of a greenish-brown color that helps it to further camouflage or blend itself with the surroundings. It has rows of sharp, venom-filled spines on its back. So, you should be careful, otherwise you might step on it.
Deadly Jellyfish
You might think that this is a very cute jellyfish given that it is so tiny in size. The Irukandji jellyfish is a tiny sea creature and is only around 1 cubic centimeter in length, yet it is one of the deadliest creatures on Earth.
It inhabits the waters of the Northern Territory of Australia. They can also fire venom-filled stingers from tentacles all over their bodies, directly into their prey. The sting is very severe and often fatal, causing brain hemorrhages in minutes.
Australian Honeybee
There are many Australian people who are allergic to honey bees. They are not native to Australia and were bought here in 1822.
Over time, it evolved and it grew to a monstrous size with somewhat potent venom that can cause allergies in some humans. Honey bees kill two people on average every year.
Cone Snails
Do not go on appearances. This mollusk is the Cone snail, and it sucks in an unsuspecting prey by launching a harpoon-like tentacle at it.
After that, the harpoon will pump you full of neurotoxins, ensuring that you are poisoned successfully.
Shark On The Beach
This is another nightmare that you do not want coming to life. This shark on the beach was a result of a cyclone that threw out these predators on the beach.
It is out for a hunt for food and it does not care about the depth of the water.
Smack Of Jellyfish
Jellyfish are quite common in Australian waters. These marine species can be found all over the waters surrounding the country, whether they are shallow or deep.
You can clearly see in this picture how these large number can be quite dangerous.
A Big Haul
When you go fishing, you always expect to catch a big haul. However, that big haul is usually in the number of fish that you catch and not in the size of the fish.
They have signs marking the danger ahead at various spots where it is even more common.
Emu Street
Emus are quite common in Australia. They are flightless birds like the ostriches and have a reputation for eating big bugs that you have seen in our list here.
Each year, the spiders come out of their burrows or holes and they spin a web everywhere. At this time of the year, it is easy for the spiders to get out and bring in their food.
Aragog In Australia
If you thought that Aragog was a mythical creature in the fantasy novel series, Harry Potter, then, think again.
But you should make sure you are at a distance from this bird, because it has a habit of delivering head butts and pecks to anyone that gets too close.
Creatonotos Gangis Moth
The insect is actually a Creatonotos gangis moth and these unusual tentacles are its scent organs.
It is harmless, but it looks like another freak of nature in the land down under.
Dangerous Funnel Spider
This is another shot of the Funnel Spider which looks quite dangerous. Its tentacles look like a boxers arms which could stun an opponent with one swing.
Do you know who gave Spider man his powers? Meet the ultimate master in a humble avatar. This is the Northern Tree Funnel Web Spider which is found in the woods of New South Wales.