5 Scariest Animals Found in Australia

From crocodiles and spiders of gigantic proportions to venomous jellyfish, this video takes a look the the top 5 scariest animals found in Australia. After traveling to Australia, be sure you consider the risks before going near any of these terrifying creatures.

Infamous as the breeding ground for the world’s deadliest wildlife, Australia plays home to some of the most venomous and ruthless hunters to exist. From creepy land dwellers to elusive aquatic predators, today on Apex TV, we take a look at the 5 Scariest Animals in Australia. 

Sydney Funnel Spider
Boasting huge fangs and highly toxic venom, the Sydney Funnel Spider is the deadliest spider on the planet. Present in both urban and rural areas of Australia, they are rarely encountered but are considered to possess an aggressive and threatened temperament. Their powerful fangs can easily break through a leather boot with ease, injecting lethal venom that attacks the human nervous system and confuses the functions of our organs. Since the release of an antivenom in 1981, you are statistically more likely to be killed by hitting a Kangaroo with your car but nevertheless, the strength and sustainability of the Sydney Funnel Spider is admirable. 

Eastern Brown Snake
Both swift and aggressive, Brown Snakes are the perpetrators of more Australian deaths than any other snake. The Eastern Brown Snake thrives on the mice it hunts in populated rural areas. This is sour news for Australian farmers because this snake is the second most venomous in the world. If an Eastern Brown strikes a human, the venom causes paralysis, which may require numerous doses of antivenom. At present, the Eastern Brown Snake accounts for 1800 snake bites per year and 60% of all Australian snake bites. Despite high bite rates, on average, Snakes only kill two people a year in Australia. 

Saltwater Crocodile
Extremely territorial, the Saltwater Crocodile is a prehistoric predator built to survive. Highly intelligent, these Saltwater Crocodiles can consume an animal the size of a Cow. Their powerful jaws slam shut at 3,700 PSI and those who have survived their death rolls often do so with missing limbs. Since the Queensland Nature Conservation act of 1992, their numbers have risen greatly with an estimated population between 100,000-200,000 in Australia alone. Australian politicians are calling for a culling on their numbers as croc attacks are on the rise. Despite the alarming notion of falling victim to these elusive reptiles, Crocodiles only account for one Australian fatality per year due to the consistent guarding of populated areas.

Box Jellyfish
With a body made up of 95% water, it’s appearance is the very essence of what makes it deadly to humans. Its translucent body is difficult to spot in water and its venomous tentacles have taken 79 Australian lives in the past hundred years. The Box Jellyfish boasts 15 tentacles that can reach up to 10 feet long and each is covered with millions of microscopic, venomous darts.

European Honey Bee
The European Honey Bee is a bigger killer than Spiders, Snakes and Crocodiles. They have been present in Australia for the last 190 years but their numbers have increased dramatically over the last 80 years.