I have to say I am terrified of camping in a national park. The number of deathly animals you come across by just walking along without looking out for any is quite mind blowing for a European person.
On the first day we were trying to climb up to the top of a mountain ridge and then to the end of the ridge. Half way along it with not way to escape right or left we came across a friendly Death Adder - Craig almost stepped on it as it was lying in the sun in the middle of the footpath. They are among the most venomous snakes in the world. A bite from a death adder causes paralysis. While this paralysis is very minor at first, it can cause death from a complete respiratory shutdown in as little as six hours. Symptoms peak in 24 – 48 hours. I was just glad I did not know all this when we saw it because I would probably have fainted instead of giggled nervously! At least I was too scared to get the camera out!
The next day we saw this beauty, a Red Bellied Black , a venomous species of elapid snake native to eastern Australia. Though its venom is capable of causing significant morbidity, it is not generally fatal and less venomous than other deadly Australian snakes. Great!
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And while Craig was looking for a private place behind a tree he came across this HUGE carpet snake.... apparently they are harmless. They only strangle their prey...
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Can you imagine pitching up your tent!!! NO WAY JOSE!
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