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.