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Australian Woman Discovers Deadly Tiger Snake in Car While Driving

The driver managed to stop safely and escape after encountering one of the world's most venomous snakes on a highway near Melbourne.

  • The incident occurred on the Monash Freeway near Melbourne, Australia, as the woman drove at 80 km/h.
  • A tiger snake, ranked among the world's most venomous, emerged from under the car's dashboard and slithered toward her leg.
  • The woman successfully stopped the car on the roadside, exited the vehicle, and flagged down help while in shock.
  • Police and a snake catcher were called to the scene, and the snake was safely removed and released far from populated areas.
  • Australia is home to some of the deadliest snakes globally, though fatalities from snake bites remain rare despite thousands of bites annually.
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