I’m A Celebrity’s Declan Donnelly was just “meters” away from a nasty bite from a venomous snake as he enjoyed a beach day with the family.
The presenter – one half of famous duo Ant and Dec – has landed in Australia to begin filming the latest season of the jungle reality show, which returns on November 19.
But as Dec spent time at his favorite spot, Cabarita Beach, with his children Jack and Isla, he found himself much closer to danger than he thought.
In an incident frighteningly reminiscent of an I’m A Celebrity trial, Dec narrowly managed to avoid some dangerous reptiles during his visit.
Large signs could be seen on the beach reading “WARNING: A large brown snake has been seen crossing here,” The Sun reported.
A close shave: I’m A Celebrity’s Declan Donnelly was just “meters” away from a nasty bite from a venomous snake as he enjoyed a beach day with the family
Scary: The Eastern brown snake is one of Australia’s most venomous snakes, according to Australia Geographic (file photo)
Even a single sighting can put a community on high alert for the danger of snakes, also known as Pseudonaja Textilis.
According to Australia Geographic, the eastern brown snake is one of Australia’s most venomous snakes.
Some can reach up to two meters in length and just one bite can cause paralysis.
In addition, the snakes cause one or two deaths every year – even though anti-venom medicine is very advanced.
After coming into contact with the poison, you should seek medical attention immediately as severe headaches can occur within 15 minutes.
Because of its brown color, it can often wander around undetected.
The snake is native throughout eastern Australia from northern Queensland to South Australia – but not in Tasmania.
Not long to go! As the show draws ever closer, Ant, 47, revealed how excited he is to be reunited with his right-hand man Declan Donnelly, 48
Landing: Dec was also spotted in Australia with his wife Ali Astall as he prepares for the new series
This comes after Ant McPartlin teased the new series of I’m A Celeb with an “incredible” cast as he touched down in Australia on Saturday.
Speaking to The Mirror, Ant said: “I can’t wait for the show to start, it’s an incredible cast. “It’ll be nice to be reunited with Dec and it’ll be nice to see him.
“It will be nice to see him again, he has been on a family holiday.” It will be nice to see his tan lines. We run towards each other on the beach with open arms.
“I thought last year’s series was great and with this year’s series the cast has become really strong for me. ‘Very strong.’
The mystery celebrity housemates have also started landing Down Under ahead of the series’ 2023 start date on Sunday, November 19 – with Nigel Farage seemingly the first to confirm his entry into the jungle.
Controversial: One of the most controversial signings is former UKIP leader Nigel Farage, who has reportedly agreed to take part after previously declining several times (pictured in March).
I’m A Celebrity presenter Declan Donnelly is “meters” away from a venomous snake that can cause paralysis in one bite – with just days to go until the start of the new series