Australia sure is a paradise when you picture all the lovely beaches you could go swimming and surfing in, the fuzzy Koalas and cute Kangaroos to see, and the amazing wildlife to frolic in. But hate to break your heavenly visualization of the country, you should be aware that it also has a kick of bloody hell in it as Australia is the home to some of the deadliest species existing on Earth and can put your life in danger. Land and sea, every nook and cranny of Australia aren’t safe from either the little creepy crawlers, big beasts, or worse..all of them together. And unfortunately, not all of us are like the brave late Steve Irwin who could play, wrestle, and hang out with the ‘residents’ of the wildlife like it’s no biggie. For most of us, we will probably not be greeted with a ‘Hello, mate’ from the Australian wildlife, more like a ‘Goodbye, mate’ if we’re not careful enough. Sure, Australia is pretty much a wonderful place but there’s no denying the danger that lurks within its wildlife that you may encounter. So, to give you a heads up, here are several things you should watch out for.
Box Jellyfish
Whoever said that danger only lies in the deep waters? Australia’s dangerous box jellyfish aren’t shy in swimming in the shallow waters where humans are likely to be too (thinking they’re far away and safe). With their translucent skin making them seem invisible in the water and having one of the most painful animal stings in the world -an encounter with them can be fatal. A 10-year-old Rachael Shardlow in 2010 experienced the terror of the box jellyfish, luckily she survived.
Box Jellyfish
