In brief
A driver found herself in a terrifying predicament on a Melbourne motorway when a deadly tiger snake slithered up her leg while she was driving.
The motorist was traveling at 80km/h (50mph) on the Monash freeway when she felt something crawling on her foot. Alarmed, she quickly pulled over and exited her vehicle, abandoning one of her shoes to escape the situation. Victoria Police received reports of the woman behaving erratically on the roadside as she tried to flag down other vehicles for assistance. Authorities conducted a welfare check and arrived to help her. The snake, classified as one of the world's most venomous reptiles, was safely extracted by the Melbourne Snake Control team. The driver was taken to a hospital for a suspected snake bite but is reported to be recovering well. Victoria Police praised her quick instincts for managing to dodge the snake and evade through heavy traffic to reach safety. Witnesses were stunned as the snake was removed from her vehicle, with some taking videos of the incident. Tim Nanninga from Melbourne Snake Control announced that the snake was relocated far from populated areas to ensure safety for both citizens and wildlife. Tiger snakes are typically found along Australia’s coast and are known for their potent venom, adding to this alarming encounter on the highway.
