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Not all animals are cute and cuddly, especially in Australia. The country is home to 66 venomous species, making it the third country with the most dangerous wildlife in the world. It’s not unusual to meet a deadly fellow on your way to the shop or even the bathroom.

Sure, it sounds scary to live there, but don’t worry; the locals have totally mastered how to stay safe around scary creatures, armed with an array of sticks and sometimes a potato sack or a pillowcase.

While the locals have grown to feel relatively safe, our Bored Panda team's collection of terrifying animals from the Land Down Under will make you appreciate the comfort of your own home. Warning: They’re guaranteed to send a few shivers down your spine.

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Nothing To See Here, Just Keep Moving

Large crocodile covered in mud blending into its surroundings in a swamp, one of the nightmare fuel animals in Australia.

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    Reason #47 Why Australia Is Not Messing Around

    Kangaroo standing in water with reflection, showcasing a unique Australian animal that could be nightmare fuel to non-Australians.

    Fun Australian fact - this kangaroo is waiting for pursuers to come into the water with him, where he will try to drown them. They are extremely good at it. Never, ever go into water with a kangaroo. Everything has lots of innovative ways to attack you here.

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    #3

    Got Home From Work To Find This Tarantula Hawk Wasp Draging A Huntsman Spider (Sydney, Australia)

    Large nightmare fuel Australian spider being preyed on by an orange wasp on a metal door hinge close-up.

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    #4

    Why You Must Check Your Shoes In Australia. Second Most Venomous Land Snake

    Snake hidden inside a cozy boot, one of the animals that would be nightmare fuel to non-Australians.

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    #5

    Bunnings Really Does Sell Everything

    Large snake hidden among potted plants and succulents on store shelves, an unsettling sight for non-Australians.

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    #6

    Female Golden Orb Weaver On A Mate's Hat. Australia

    Large spider with long legs resting on a black cap held by a person in a forest, an example of nightmare fuel animals.

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    #7

    Bull Shark At The Back Fence Due To Recent Flooding, Gold Coast, Australia

    Shark fin visible in floodwaters near palm trees and a metal fence, an example of nightmare fuel animals to non-Australians.

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    #8

    Found This Fella Stuck In The Middle Of The Road, Took Him To Safety Behind A Tree

    Echidna with sharp spines held at night, one of the animals that would be nightmare fuel to non-Australians.

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    Thorny Devil, Found In Central Australia

    Close-up of a spiked horned lizard held in hand, one of the nightmare fuel animals found in Australia’s wildlife.

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    #10

    Come To Australia. It's Safe, Mate

    Close-up of a large hairy spider hiding inside a blue car door handle, a common nightmare fuel animal in Australia.

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    #11

    Spider Takes On Snake And Wins

    Brown snake rearing up with a spider on its extended body, one of the nightmare fuel animals from Australia.

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    #12

    Carpet Python Coming Out To Say Hello At A Service Station, Australia

    Large snake slithering out of a trash bin near a gas pump at night, an animal nightmare fuel for non-Australians.

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    This Is The Largest Huntsman Spider In Australia But Also A Very Docile Species

    Large hairy spider, one of the nightmare fuel animals to non-Australians, resting on a person's open hand outdoors.

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    #14

    The Morning Shoe Check (Before We Put Them On) Saved My Wife A Bit Of Pain Today

    Centipede inside a blue and white shoe, one of the nightmare fuel animals found in Australia that surprise non-Australians.

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    #15

    A Friend Woke Up To Find This Little Guy Had Crawled Up Their Toilet. Just Another Day On Christmas Island

    Large red crab inside a toilet bowl, one of the nightmare fuel animals that would scare non-Australians.

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    #16

    Spider Webs Covering A Street Light. Yes Australia

    Massive wasp nest attached to a streetlight under clear blue sky, an example of nightmare fuel animals in Australia.

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    #17

    I Love Australia

    Large spider trapped under a glass with two upside-down cups on wooden floor, showing nightmare fuel animals from Australia.

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    #18

    The New Child Safety Lock Works Great

    Large snake curling through kitchen cabinet handles, an example of nightmare fuel animals found in Australia.

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    #19

    Woke Up To A Snake In My Drawer (Australia)

    Snake hidden in drawer among clothes, one of the animals that would be nightmare fuel to non-Australians.

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    #20

    The Annual Red Crab Mass Migration To The Sea To Spawn

    Red crabs crowding sidewalks and climbing structures in a massive migration, a striking example of nightmare fuel animals.

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    Nope

    Shadow of an insect on a ceiling fan light, creating a creepy effect that fits nightmare fuel animals theme.

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    #22

    Watch Out For These Guys As You Travel Up The Peninsula, Forming A Line A Few Meters In Length

    Furry caterpillar crawling on red desert sand, one of the animals that would be nightmare fuel to non-Australians.

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    #23

    We Just Found This Massive Stick Insect On Our Bins This Morning

    Large stick insect blending on a green trash bin outdoors, showcasing one of the nightmare fuel animals in Australia.

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    #24

    Morning Commute In Australia

    Large spider on car ceiling near man's head illustrating nightmare fuel animals in Australia to non-locals.

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    #25

    Okay, Who Had Spider Invasion For March? New South Wales, Australia. After 26" Of Rain In 5 Days, Some Locals Are Looking For A New Home. (Everything Brown In This Pic Has 8 Legs)

    Swarm of small spiders covering wet earth and grass, showcasing one of the animals that would be nightmare fuel to non-Australians.

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    #26

    That's Why I Check My Earphones Every Time Before I Put Them On, The Same Goes For My Shoes

    Black earphones on wooden surface with a spider crawling on one earpiece, illustrating nightmare fuel animals.

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    #27

    So Much For Changing The Battery

    Close-up of a black widow spider inside a car engine, showcasing one of the nightmare fuel animals familiar to non-Australians.

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    #28

    Unexpected Passenger Riding With My Hubby

    Brown snake coiled inside car door hinge, a striking example of animals that would be nightmare fuel to non-Australians.

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    Just Another Day Down Under. My Mum's Partner Found This Brown Snake Under His Toilet Lid

    Toilet bowl with dark eyes reflecting inside, evoking nightmare fuel animals often found in Australia to non-locals.

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    #30

    There's A Toad In My Boot

    A toad hiding inside a worn brown boot, one of the animals that would be nightmare fuel to non-Australians.

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    #31

    A Night Full Of Mosquitoes In Mildura, Australia

    Swarm of small insects covering a porch corner near brick wall and glass door, Australian nightmare fuel animals visible.

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    Not Cleaning Myself With This

    Large spider inside a clear plastic container, an example of animals that would be nightmare fuel to non-Australians.

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    #33

    See Even Shopping In Australia Has Its Challenges

    Python snake hidden among Coles shopping carts, an animal that would be nightmare fuel to non-Australians.

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    #34

    Went To Go Open My Garage Door, And Now I Have To Burn It To The Ground

    Large spider hiding above an old rusty door latch, one of the nightmare fuel animals common in Australia to non-locals.

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    #35

    I Thought It'd Be Nice To Appreciate A Truly Wonderful Aussie Creature, The Macropanesthia Rhinoceros

    Close-up of large hissing cockroaches in hands, showcasing some of the animals that could be nightmare fuel to non-Australians.

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    #36

    Forget Fluffy Dice. Only In Australia Would You Come Back To Your Car To See A Coastal Carpet Python Wrapped Around The Mirror

    Large snake coiled inside a car, gripping the rearview mirror, an animal nightmare fuel for non-Australians.

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    #37

    Spider In Our Pantry

    Large spider crawling on a Campbell's chicken stock carton inside a kitchen cupboard, showcasing nightmare fuel animals.

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    #38

    About To Start My Home Workout And Saw This Guy Hanging Out On My Ball (Australia)

    Large Australian spider on a textured black rubber ball, illustrating animals that would be nightmare fuel to non-Australians

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    #39

    Scary Find In The Car

    Large spider on a car sun visor, an example of animals that would be nightmare fuel to non-Australians.

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    Camping In Queensland, Australia

    Large snake climbing around the door of a camper van, one of the animals that would be nightmare fuel to non-Australians.

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    Just A Huntsman That Crawled Out Of My Kettle This Morning

    Large hairy Australian spider crawling on a black kitchen appliance, posing nightmare fuel animals for non-Australians.

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    #42

    Classic Australia. A Wasp Eating A Huntsman Spider. What A Nice Thing To Wake Up To

    A large spider preying on an insect on a glass door, showcasing one of the nightmare fuel animals in Australia.

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    #43

    Golden Orb Spider Eating A Micro Bat In Australia

    A large spider from Australia hanging in its web with a bat caught, illustrating nightmare fuel animals.

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    #44

    This Strange Insect Was Sitting On A Mandarin Tree In Central Queensland, Australia

    Close-up of a bizarre insect on a green fruit, one of the nightmare fuel animals that would alarm non-Australians.

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    #45

    I Was Mowing The Lawn And Discovered This 35 Cm Long Stick Insect

    Large stick insect blending against brick wall with measuring tape showing length, an animal nightmare fuel to non-Australians.

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    #46

    Carpet Python Nice And Cosy On A Chair

    Large snake with patterned scales resting on a wicker chair against a brick wall, a nightmare fuel animal for non-Australians

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    #47

    Only In Australia, Just A Few Spiders Escaping The 45 Degree Heat

    Close-up of several large creepy spiders inside a keypad box, showcasing nightmare fuel animals in Australia.

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    Only In Australia

    Black widow spider with a noticeable red mark hanging on a box, one of the nightmare fuel animals in Australia.

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    We Initially Thought There Was Only 1 Snake, 2 Minutes After Leaving, We Received Another Call From The Same Lady Stating There Was Another Carpet Python In A Different Spot

    Two large snakes and spiders inside wooden structures, showcasing some nightmare fuel animals found in Australia.




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