The snakes-chase-humans myth is probably one of the most common out there. The belief is that some snakes will actively pursue a person with the aim of hurting them. This couldn't be further from the truth and I'm going to explain why (And demonstrate in the Video with a Cobra!).
We repeat, move away from the snake. That means don't walk up to it, poke it with a stick, try to pick it up, etc. We recommend retreating a safe distance away but keeping an eye on the snake. If you can, use your camera or smartphone's zoom to snap a quick picture of the snake.
To understand this perceived behavior of a snake chasing someone, one must first realize that a snake has nothing to gain by chasing a person. A snake obviously could not eat a person and so is not looking for food. They are not vengeful and do not chase people out of sheer hate.
Brown snakes hunt by actively looking for prey and searching in likely hiding places. They have good eyesight and once prey is detected they will give chase and subdue the prey using both venom and constriction.
The take-away:
Most snakes are perfectly harmless, but whether they are or not, they have no interest in you. If they dart out at you, they are not trying to startle you; they're only trying to get to safety as quickly as possible. The fact that you might be in their path is coincidental.
If you see a snake, keep calm, and move yourself and anyone with you (including children and pets) away from the area. As the days become warm, snakes start to emerge from their winter hibernation to bask in the sun, search for food and find a mate.
Stay Still or Back Away Slowly
In most cases snakes that sense danger will flee, so if you see snake on a pathway or in a forest reserve, stay still if you are not too close or slowly and calmly back away. The snake will usually disappear quite quickly as soon as it senses you.
According to research conducted by McAfee, snakes are the top phobia for Aussies followed by spiders, heights and sharks.
Introducing the most venomous snake in the world and epic predator of the Australian outback! The inland taipan is otherwise known as the fierce snake or small scaled snake.
South Australia
Most of the venomous tend to be in this area. This is because it receives large amounts of sun but at the same time allows for enough cover for protection.
Snakes will try to avoid you if given enough warning. When possible, step on logs and rocks, never over them as you may surprise a sheltering snake. Avoid walking through dense brush or blackberry thickets.
According to experts, the best thing to do if you come across any snake, whether it's venomous or not, is to keep a good distance. You should let them be because in most cases they're probably more afraid of you.
Rule Number 1: Don't Try To Outrun A Snake
Not because your kid can't — they probably could! The very fastest snake, the Black Mamba, can slither at about 12 MPH, and a truly scared human (even one with short legs) could probably exceed that.
It is a myth that snakes can sense fear in humans. However, since snakes have an extraordinary sense of smell, they might be able to sense a difference between a relaxed human and a fearful human. Snakes do not respond to fear in humans unless they feel threatened by unpredictable human movements.
If you find a dry, scaly sheet of the skin or a crumpled heap somewhere close to an entrance into the walls of your home or small space areas. If you are inspecting a dusty area or crawl space, you might notice slither tracks that indicate where a snake has traveled. Snakes have a distinctive smell that is noticeable.
You can usually tell if the snake is about to strike by watching their tail. The positioning of the tail is what will eventually give them leverage and more lunging power. The snake will slowly move its tail into a tighter position and may even prop its tail up against something nearby to give it more leverage.
Inland taipan
Reclusive and rare, the inland taipan hides out in its remote, rocky habitat. This snake only makes the top 10 because of its highly toxic venom, considered to be the most potent of any land snake in the world; it has the potential to kill an adult human within 45 minutes.
In Australia, snakes sometimes slither into suburban backyards and homes. When the weather gets warm, they lounge in the sun. When it gets hot, they seek cool places: a wall crevice, under a refrigerator, under a barbecue grill, behind an air-conditioning unit.
Utilising their outstanding camouflage abilities, death adders will lie in wait for any unsuspecting prey that passes by, such as mammals, birds and reptiles. By wiggling the end of their tail, they entice prey in close enough for their rapid strike, the fastest of any Australian snake!
Snakes live all over South Australia and are common in the suburbs and at the beach, so don't think you'll never see one. Brown snakes - of a few different species -are found across much of South Australia, but each region also has its local specialty – and most are venomous.
Norfolk Island is a very safe place to visit. There are no snakes on the island, and most of our spiders are harmless (even the big ones).
Some snakes such as eastern brown snakes are active during the day, others prefer to hunt in the evening, while some species are more active at night during the hotter months. Many snakes have excellent eyesight, but it's not usually the main sense they rely on when hunting.
A snake falling on you can imply that there is a sickness en route to influence your life. Snakes crossing your way or climbing a tree in a dream implies propitious, while watching snakes in water can influence your life.
Their stapes—called a “columella”—is slightly different from ours in that it connects to the jawbone, enabling them to sense vibrations. However, they can only hear a portion of the sounds we hear. Snakes can detect vibrations between 50 and 1,000 Hertz, whereas humans can hear between 20 and 20,000 Hertz.
If the snake is only about a meter away, freeze at first and see the snakes reaction - it will likely look for an escape route. If it is cornered, back away slowly. If you move slowly you are not perceived as a threat and the snake is less likely to strike.