From venomous snakes and spiders to crocodiles and sharks, Australia is home to some of the most dangerous animals on the planet. But it’s not just the well-known, iconic species that can be a threat. There are also lesser-known creatures that have been known to attack and even kill humans.
In this post, we will take a look at some of the most terrifying creatures Australia has, and some of these pics will make you want to check your shoes for scorpions and spiders even if you don’t live there.
1. “A keen-eyed person walking along a muddy creek in Northern Territory, Australia noticed something unusual about the shape of a slug of mud with a beady yellow eye staring at him. It turned out to be a saltwater crocodile. Authorities circulated this pic to warn people about dangers in muddy creeks.”
40. “Ok who had spider invasion for March? New South Wales, Australia. After 26” of rain in 5 days, some locals are looking for a new home. (Everything brown in this pic has 8 legs)”
When he's not doomscrolling Twitter or writing for Pleated-Jeans, Nate Armbruster writes jokes—and then tells them on stage as a stand-up comedian, where he can watch audiences (hopefully) laugh in real-time.