MOST DANGEROUS ANIMALS SYDNEY

DANGEROUS ANIMALS SYDNEY

BOX JELLYFISH

HOW TO KNOW IF IT'S GOT YOU : A box jellyfish is most dangerous in australiya jellifish sting can be unbelievably painful, the venom is designed to paralyse fish, so it immobilises your nerves and affects breathing and movement. A large dose can cause cardic arrest and death within minutes.

IRUKANDJI JELLYFISH

HOW TO KNOW IF IT'S GOT YOU : Getting stung by these little buggers can bring on Irunkandji syndrome. taking about 30 minutes to set in, the syndrome can be marked by serve lower back pain, cramps, sweating, anxiety, nausea and other, more fatal, sympto.

BULL SHARK

HOW TO KNOW IF IT'S GOT YOU : It's a very good scavenger, as well as a predator, Robinson said, so you certainly don't want to be swimming near any dead whale carcasses. It's probably responsible for most of the dogs that go missing from the water, he added.

EASTERN BROWN SNAKE

 HOW TO KNOW IF IT'S GOT YOU :  According to the Australian Museum, the eastern brown snake's bite can initially be painless and difficult to detect. That's a problem, because if bitten, you'll need medical attention straight away. Its venom can result in eventual paralysis and uncontrollable bleeding.

ESTUARINE CROCODILE

 Living in northern Australia, saltwater crocodiles can be found in the ocean, but they are more likely to be in estuaries, and occasionally, freshwater.

Take notice of what the locals tell you and take any cautionary signs seriously, Robinson advised, because the saltwater crocodile is very good at ambushing prey. And word to the wise, don't leave your dog chained up outside the tent.

 HOW TO KNOW IF IT'S GOT YOU: The sharp teeth clamped around your leg is a definite clue.

SYDNEY FUNNEL WEB SPIDER

HOW TO KNOW IF IT'S GOT YOU : The venom of a Sydney funnel web can cause death, as it contains a neurotoxin component that affects the nervous system. The bite is very painful, and symptoms include sweating, tingling and muscle spasms.

HONEY BEE

HOW TO KNOW IF IT'S GOT YOU : You'll suffer a sharp, burning pain and minor swelling, unless you're allergic, in which case a sting could cause swelling and severe breathing difficulties, among other symptoms.

BLUE RINGED OCTOPUS

HOW TO KNOW IF IT'S GOT YOU : Once bitten by this octopus, symptoms can appear within minutes, depending on where you've been bitten. Because it contains neurotoxins, the body starts to shut down and becomes increasingly paralysed. Usually victims die because they stop breathing, Robinson added.

COASTAL TAIPAN

HOW TO KNOW IF IT'S GOT YOU : The coastal taipan's venom is designed to work on mammals such as rats and works very quickly. The venom attacks the nervous system and blood. If bitten, you might start to bleed internally, as well as suffer headaches, nausea and vomiting.

COMMON DEATH ADDER 

HOW TO KNOW IF IT'S GOT YOU : The common death adder's venom causes loss of motor and sensory function — you go numb and your respiration starts to slow, and eventually, paralysis and even death can occur.