Australia, like many countries, does have snakes. However, they are mostly found in the bush areas. An interesting fact about snakes, they are a lot more scared of people, meaning that if you are out in the bush of Australia, it is more likely that your footsteps would cause a snake to go in a different direction. A few more interesting facts about snakes in Australia:
– The amount of snake bite incidents in Australia are typically between 3%-18% per 100,00 people which is less than many countries such as India for example, a country that experiences around 81,000 snakes bites per year.
– In the case of a snake bite, Australia hospitals and clinics have all the required treatment to ensure the best care.