Scary Tiger Snake is a photograph by Miroslava Jurcik which was uploaded on February 15th, 2017.
Scary Tiger Snake
I was once walking with my dog, and seen this snake on the side of the path, we (me and my dog) decided to walk past him as the path was quite... more
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Scary Tiger Snake
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Miroslava Jurcik
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I was once walking with my dog, and seen this snake on the side of the path, we (me and my dog) decided to walk past him as the path was quite wide. However the snake got up and started hissing at us. My heart was beating, I thought how unusual , I thought is was red belly black snake with yellow belly, but if it was , he should not act that aggressive and just leave. So got home on computer and realise it was tiger snake without stripes on top as the tiger snake in the pic, which is from Widlife sanctuary in Darling Harbour Sydney, safely behind glass. I got away from the hissing snake as fast as I could, didn't took even a shot with my phone. Because if aggressive snake chase you, he may just catch you , I am not that fast !
Also friend of mine had one in their back yard, they called the snake catcher and had him removed.
Most Australians know of tiger snakes and are aware of their fearsome reputation. Unfortunately this species is much maligned because of its aggressive nature and toxic venom; however the tiger snake should be recognised as a great survivor, superbly adapted to some of the most inhospitable environments in Australia.
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Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Another mesmerizing image that totally make my hairs stood!! what an adventure you had on your walk too!! my heart is beating just reading your experience!! awesome image!! L/F
Miroslava Jurcik replied:
Yep, I coudnt believe it I had a encounter with tiger snake, I can still remember the look and the hissing, I think he didn't attack bec me and the dog together look quite large !! Very aggressive snake !!
Wes Iversen
Great shot, and a scary story, Miroslava! I'm glad that the story ended well. L/F
Miroslava Jurcik replied:
Thank you , so am I , I am now comfy with pythons which I seen few of, and even red belly black snake, but tiger and brown do freak me out !! :)
Jeff Swan
Awesome capture and I am glad you did not get bit We have lots of rattlesnakes where I love but I dont think they compare to many of your snakes
Miroslava Jurcik replied:
Ye, we have few of the most poisoness snakes in the world, I remember when I was young in Czech I was saying I would never live in Australia its full of poiseness critters and here I am !! Thank you !! :)