Snake scare on Monash: Driver survives tiger snake slithering up leg
Nanninga praised the woman’s ability to get off the road safely.
“It’s a miracle how she got off the road safely and called VicPol [Victoria Police],” Nanninga told Nine News.
Tim Nanninga removes the snake from the woman’s car on the Monash Freeway.
“Normally when snakes are in cars, they find a really nice little hidey hole and can stay there for days, but we were lucky the snake had moved along to the back of the car [which allowed it to be removed].”
Nine also reported that the snake was safely released into bushland at an unidentified location.
Wildlife Victoria’s fact sheet on tiger snakes lists them as “one the world’s most venomous snakes” and, due to their prevalence in Victoria, provides some advice for avoiding encounters with them.
It also noted tiger snakes can be active during the day and night in warmer weather and usually spend the cooler months sheltering in places like hollow logs, rodent burrows or other suitable hideouts.
“All tiger snakes should be regarded as highly venomous and dangerous to humans. To reduce the chance of encountering a snake around your home, keep grass very short and remove piles of rubbish and wood,” the fact sheet said.
There was no advice given about keeping them out of cars.
