Deadly 60 Season 1 Episode 4 Desert Devils
- July 18, 2011
- 27 min
In Deadly 60 season 1 episode 4, titled "Desert Devils," wildlife presenter Steve Backshall takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the deserts of Africa in search of the deadliest creatures lurking in the sand.
The episode begins with Backshall walking through the beautiful deserts of Namibia, where he comes across a deadly Namibian spider. He then heads to the Skeleton Coast, known for its treacherous coastline, where he finds himself face to face with the endangered coastal brown hyena.
As he continues his journey through the desert, Backshall comes across a variety of venomous snakes and scorpions, including the black mamba, one of the deadliest snakes in the world. He also encounters the deadly table mountain scorpion, which has a powerful sting that can be fatal to humans.
The episode takes a dark turn when Backshall witnesses the lethal power of the puff adder, a snake responsible for more human fatalities in Africa than any other. He then faces off against the sidewinder, a venomous desert viper with deadly accuracy and stealth.
Amidst the danger, Backshall also takes a moment to appreciate the incredible survival skills of desert animals such as the desert elephant and desert-adapted lions.
The episode concludes with Backshall reflecting on the importance of respecting the incredible creatures that call the desert home, and the urgent need to protect them and their habitat.
Overall, "Desert Devils" offers a riveting and educational look at the deadly creatures that inhabit the African desert, and the beauty and fragility of this unique ecosystem.