Nugget Hunting Yesterday with X-Terra 70 (+ 2x HF coils)

[Tinfoil]

n/t

 

[nero_design]

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Yes, it is... it's believed to be a version (subspecies) of the Taipan. In fact, it's actually referred to as the "Inland Taipan" by name.
Either way, it's more dangerous than the usual Taipan in that it is an extremely aggressive snake. Most snakes will defend or even flee.
The Fierce snake will actually attack and pursue. Looks like a Brown Snake so I just give them all a bit of a wide berth.

The only snake I actually fear is the Death Adder. 2 minutes before your involuntary muscles shut down after a bit. Usually die shortly after
in about 20 minutes. The reason I fear this snake is that it's the ONLY snake which refuses to move when you approach it and the fastest striking
snake in Australia, if not the world. Long fangs ensure a deep puncture, and the snake likes to chew without releasing the victim. Fangs are 6.2mm long. Worst of all, it likes to cover itself with sand and leaves like other snakes from the Adder family. So you won't see it. The tip of their tail is thin and can be wriggled like a worm to attract skinks. If I see skinks when I'm detecting (like I did last week), then I watch for snakes. The one moment I was preoccupied with another nasty, I nearly stepped on a Black Snake (about four weeks ago). Haven't seen a Death Adder yet but I'm looking when detecting. Not easy to do. I always examine the government internet listings of reptiles for an area before I detect there so I know what to avoid. . You can step right next to a Death Adder and it won't flinch from under the leaf litter. But touch it or step on it and you'll be bit down to the bone by the 6th deadliest snake in the world. They exist on 89% of Australia.

 

[kris]

Some time ago I read about an electronic device that you apply after a snake or spider bite that is suppose to neutralise the venom with high voltage low amperage shock anyone heard of this?
kris

 

[nero_design]

It's called a Stun Gun. Similar function to a TAZER. Blue Ringed Octopus venom and the venom from the Funnel Web Spider is a poison called Tetrodotoxin. This is usually a Protein-based venom and is easily neutralized via electric current if applied to the area where the venom was injected. Sadly, any form of StunGun/Tazer is illegal in Australia. I have been working on a lesser version based on a device used to light gas ovens which might do the trick.

 

[gef12]

Can be found down near Perth also
Just for info
cheers all

 

[James Edison]

What a beauty you have there...Congrats on the beautiful nugget...
The monetary reward is one thing...but the process and adventure is priceless...
Thanks for taking the time to write such a long one...appreciate it a lot...Thanks...

God Bless