A woman risked her life by taking a picture with a “cute” creature on the beach without learning how dangerous it is.
Lately, an Australian nurse narrowly evaded a deadly encounter after interacting with what she thought was an adorable creature during a beach getaway.
Woman poses for a photo with “cute” creature on the beach
The incident occurred during a tropical island holiday in New Caledonia.
Suzanne Parrish, the courageous nurse in question, found herself face-to-face with a seemingly harmless snake while strolling along the sandy shores with her partner.
Entranced by its innocent appearance, she decided to approach the creature, unaware of the peril that lay beneath its charming exterior.
Captivated by the snake’s allure, Suzanne and her partner paused to capture the moment, snapping pictures of the enchanting reptile.
Little did they know that this seemingly innocent act would soon turn into a life-threatening ordeal.
The creature turned out a venom snake
It wasn’t until a visit to a local museum that Suzanne discovered the shocking truth about the creature she had so innocently interacted with.
‘I joined the [Facebook] group a bit ago for funny posts and realised I had something relatable to share,’ she said.
‘[She] was playing with death. The sea krait that she actually picked up is known to be ten times more toxic than that of a rattlesnake… They’re fatal,’ she told Yahoo.
The snake, as it turned out, was not a gentle beach dweller but a highly venomous sea krait, known for its deadly potency.
Belinda Donovan, a veterinary nurse specializing in Australia’s Seabird and Turtle Rescue, shed light on the grave danger Suzanne had unknowingly exposed herself to.
How dangerous the venomous sea krait is?
Sea kraits, she explained, are ten times more toxic than their land-dwelling counterparts, such as the rattlesnake, making any interaction with them a potentially fatal gamble.
The venom of a sea krait, once introduced into the bloodstream, attacks the nervous system, often leading to convulsions, paralysis, and even cardiac failure.
Suzanne’s audacious act of handling the snake, though born out of innocent curiosity, could have easily turned tragic had the sea krait felt threatened and lashed out in defense.
Ms. Donovan emphasized the importance of exercising caution around these deadly reptiles, advising individuals to maintain a safe distance and refrain from attempting to handle or provoke them.
Even a seemingly harmless gesture, such as holding a sea krait upside down, could inadvertently lead to the snake’s demise due to its specialized adaptations to aquatic life.
Social media reactions
On social media, many online users shared their opinions on the matter.
I’m more concerned about her future kids because her choice of a boyfriend is obviously flawed
No reasonable boyfriend would let her partner pick up anything that looks like Snake for pictures, one user said.
Incredibly stupid, the second user commented.
I mean that’s what you do when you find a snake of any sorts is pick it up and kiss it don’t you? She’s a nurse so she must be clever and know it’s normal behavior to do this, the third user said.
You’re from Australia you moron, you should know better! Another wrote.