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An Australian woman had a venomous tiger snake climb up her leg while driving, leading to a dramatic roadside rescue. This cautionary tale reminds us that snakes can appear in the most unexpected places.
When Tiger Snakes and Cars Collide
In an extraordinary story that could have leapt straight from the script of Snakes on a Plane, an Australian woman faced a terrifying highway showdown with one of nature’s deadliest creatures—a tiger snake!
The scene unfolded Saturday morning on the bustling Monash Freeway near the Toorak Road exit in Melbourne, leaving both the driver and responding police officers stunned.
Get This Mother@^&*ing Snake Out Of My Mother&$*&ing Car
Imagine cruising down the freeway at 80 kilometers per hour (50 mph), your mind on your upcoming Maccas order, when suddenly, something brushes against your foot. You glance down, only to discover a venomous tiger snake slithering up your leg.
For one Melbourne sheila, this nightmare scenario became a reality.
Barefoot and hysterical, the woman flagged down passing vehicles after managing to fend off the snake and pull over to safety. Her quick thinking and evasive maneuvers not only saved her life but also averted a potential traffic catastrophe.
Tiger Snakes: Deadly Yet Common Visitors in Surprising Places
The tiger snake isn’t just a fearsome name—it’s ranked as the fifth most venomous snake in the world. Native to Australia, this serpent delivers a potent cocktail of neurotoxins, coagulants, and myotoxins in its venom, capable of causing paralysis, muscle damage, or even death if untreated.
Tiger snakes are known for their adaptability and can appear in the most unlikely places. While Aussies are no strangers to encounters with snakes in sheds, gardens, or even toilets, finding one in a moving car takes the Aussie wildlife experience to a new level.
And it’s not just an Aussie problem! Here in Florida, snakes have been known to climb up houses, slither into garages, and even show up in unexpected places like laundry rooms and air ducts.
From Hiss-terical to Heart-Stopping
Victoria Police officers responding to the scene initially thought they were dealing with a routine welfare check on a wanker going berko(going crazy). But they quickly realized this was no ordinary case. With the driver safe and the ambo(ambulance) blokes ensuring she hadn’t been bitten, the focus shifted to the unwelcome stowaway.
Enter Tim from Melbourne Snake Control, the real MVP of this tale. Tim swiftly identified the slippery stowaway and expertly removed it from the vehicle. Passing motorists gawked at the commotion, wondering what had prompted such a bizarre roadside rescue.
Snakes in Unexpected Places
This incident is a stark reminder of just how unpredictable snake encounters can be. Whether you’re in the Australian bush, cruising Florida’s highways, or even boarding a flight, these creatures have a knack for showing up where they’re least expected.
While it’s easy to chuckle at the sheer absurdity of this tale, it’s important to remember how perilous the situation truly was.
The driver’s bravery and quick reflexes were nothing short of heroic, especially her ability to safely bring her vehicle to a stop on a busy freeway while a venomous tiger snake was sniffing her trousers.
She’ll Be Right; Stay Safe and Snake-Savvy
Wildlife experts advise remaining calm if you encounter a snake in a confined space like a car. Safely pull over, exit the vehicle, and contact local animal control or wildlife specialists to handle the situation.
In this case, both the driver and the tiger snake lived to tell the tale—though we suspect the snake will think twice before slithering into a moving vehicle again.
