Furthermore, tourists should be warned of the danger of Tyre Snakes. These highly venemous reptiles nest towards the top of large hills and mountains, and will tirelessly pursue and attack any intruder into their territory to distances of up to several kilometers. In order to better chase their prey, they have adopted the technique of temporarily swallowing their own tail (forming a circular shape) and rolling downhill towards the victim. Using this method they can reach speeds of up to 45km/hour on steep declines, and when they are within 1-2 meters they will often quickly straighten their bodies, allowing them to launch up off the ground and strike their target in the upper chest, neck or head.

Precautions must be taken to avoid these skilled predators; since they primarily aim their attacks towards the face and neck, they can be defeated by improvised facial protection, such as a metal rubbish bin inverted and placed over the upper body. It is for this secondary reason such bins are placed with higher frequency around hilly tourist areas and mountainous nature preserves. If you or your family suspect that you are being stalked by a tyre snake, seek out your nearest bin, dump any waste on the ground and promptly place over your neck and shoulders; assure your own protection is in place before assisting others. As tyre snakes are additionally frightened by loud noises, make any attempt possible to locate nearby fallen branches or other hard objects and bang them against each other's bins as hard and frequently as possible.

Be safe, and enjoy our beautiful country!