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Australian Driver Discovers Venomous Tiger Snake Climbing Her Leg at 50 MPH

The woman safely pulled over and called for help after fending off the highly dangerous snake on a Melbourne freeway.

  • A woman driving on the Monash Freeway in Melbourne felt a tiger snake slithering up her leg while traveling at 50 mph.
  • She managed to fend off the snake and safely navigate through traffic to pull over and exit her car unharmed.
  • Tiger snakes are among the most venomous in the world, with neurotoxic and coagulant venom that can cause paralysis or death if untreated.
  • Paramedics confirmed the woman was not bitten, and a professional snake catcher removed the snake from her vehicle.
  • The incident highlights the dangers of tiger snakes in Australia, which are known for their defensive aggression and ability to climb.
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