Australia Deadly Animals Statistics

In Australia there have been around 140 species of land snakes and about 32 species of sea snakes identified of which about 100 are venomous.

Australia deadly animals statistics. Now we could list each snake that is classified as one of Australias deadliest but there are just too many. Redback spider aka Australian black widow. This list was developed by the Australian Museum in Sydney.

1 of 20. Australia has a reputation for its deadly animals and these ten terrifying creatures suggest why this may be the case. Our planet is currently experiencing the worst wave of species die-offs since the loss of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago.

Dog 27 deaths. The best illustration of Australias deadly-animal problem may be the Elapidae snake family. Help protect Australias threatened species.

Australian Bureau of Statistics charted deaths by animals over 10-year period. Sharks and marine animals killed 26 people crocodiles caused 17 fatalities. It is found in the majorly in the South and thus the chances of human contact are high.

The worst part is that there is no antidote for the venom of this lethal Australian animal. If you look at the statistics of animal deaths in Australia sharks are the most deadly animals in Australia. Humans are by far the most deadly Aussie animals.

It is very viper-like in appearance with a short robust body and a triangular shaped head. As well as haemo-toxins and neurotoxins the venom contains dermatonecrotic substances which cause skin-scarring. By far the greatest killer animal in Australia is the motorist modernicar.