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.