With its spectacular beaches and lush tropical rainforests, Queensland is a natural mecca for visitors worldwide.

But with its natural beauty come dangerous (and sometimes deadly) creatures that also call it home. Although many are predators, they are also an important part of the state’s ecosystem, and some are endangered species.

Knowing how to avoid them and treat attacks if they occur will not only give you peace of mind, it might save a life.

Table of contents

Click links below for more info on each creature
Marine life

• Irukandji jellyfish
• Box jellyfish
• Blue-ringed octopus
• Cone shell (aka cone snail)
• Stonefish
• Crocodile
• Shark

Snakes

• Red belly black snake
• Brown snake
• Tiger snake
• Death adder
• Taipan

Arachnids

• Paralysis tick
• Funnel web spider
• Redback spider

More information

• Queensland Poisons Information Centre
• Queensland Department of Environment

Source
Queensland Health