Treasure Hunt
Dangerous Australian Animals Name:

 

Dangerous Australian Wildlife                                        
Which of the animals listed kills the most people in a year?  
Which of the animals listed is the world's largest reptile?  
Which of the animals listed has about 2, 800 teeth?  

Have a look at this site about snakes.
What are the 2 names for the world's most venomous snake?  
How many of the top 10 most venomous snakes in the world live in Australia?  
Which of these snakes lives in the ocean?  
 

The Platypus - The platypus is the only Australian mammal known to be venomous.

Do male or female platypuses have a poisonous spur?  
Where is the spur on the platypus' body?  
How long is the spur?  
If you were stung by a platypus how would you feel?  

First Aid for Bites and Stings
Why don't you wash a snake bite?  
How do you sooth the pain of a red Back spider bite?  
What liquid should you pour on a Box Jellyfish sting?