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Australian Snakes
Tiger Snake
One of the most dangerous snakes in Australia. It is very common and can bite humans. It has a very potent neurotoxic venom that attacks the nervous system. Although it can be timid, it is aggressive and attacks any intruder when aroused. It flattens its neck making a narrow band. This snake is the one most likely to be trodden on as it does not escape when it first detects human footfalls approaching.
They like swampy areas and near rivers and lakes as their favourite food is frogs. They may climb low trees or shrubs to eat young birds.
Most Tiger Snakes have black bands, however some do not have bands. The is a great variety of base colour, ranging from light grey, through shades of red, brown, olive to black.
Related weblinks -
• Learn more about the different types of Tiger snakes -
http://www.stud.ntnu.no/~erikanto/tiger.jsp
• And more here -
http://www.avru.unimelb.edu.au/avruweb/Tiger.htm#top