Trekker954 Posted February 9, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I leave Saturday for land down under. I'm am so excited. Looking so forward to seeing all the different type of wildlife native to Australia. Should I be nervous? This morning this article about a Japanese tourist who died after being bitten by a shark off Shelly Beach. We'll be getting in the water in Airlie Beach snorkeling and of course, Cairns where I will snorkel and my daughter will scuba dive. Then there is the issue of snakes and spider. I mean seriously Australia does have some of the deadliest. We'll spend land time in Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney doing various tours in each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally_bushy Posted February 9, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) I leave Saturday for land down under. I'm am so excited. Looking so forward to seeing all the different type of wildlife native to Australia. Should I be nervous? This morning this article about a Japanese tourist who died after being bitten by a shark off Shelly Beach. We'll be getting in the water in Airlie Beach snorkeling and of course, Cairns where I will snorkel and my daughter will scuba dive. Then there is the issue of snakes and spider. I mean seriously Australia does have some of the deadliest. We'll spend land time in Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney doing various tours in each. Without being too sombre, you have more chance of being injured driving your car in the USA. If you abide by rules and heed advice you will be fine. Most of the "nasties" avoid you as much as you avoid them:) Edited February 9, 2015 by wally_bushy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted February 9, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 9, 2015 You forgot the crocs. Seriously, the above poster is correct. More likely to be hurt in a car accident. Enjoy your cruise downunder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cremes Posted February 9, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I would be more worried about the government in Australia than any sharks or deadly snakes or spiders. By the way watch out for the poisonous cane toads in Queensland, they are as big as footballs and twice as ugly as footballers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted February 9, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 9, 2015 As the others have stated you really do not have anything to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted February 9, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Drop bears :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cremes Posted February 9, 2015 #7 Share Posted February 9, 2015 hey docker123 Is the Drop Bear related to the Deadly Bunyip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 9, 2015 #8 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I leave Saturday for land down under. I'm am so excited. Looking so forward to seeing all the different type of wildlife native to Australia. Should I be nervous? This morning this article about a Japanese tourist who died after being bitten by a shark off Shelly Beach. We'll be getting in the water in Airlie Beach snorkeling and of course, Cairns where I will snorkel and my daughter will scuba dive. Then there is the issue of snakes and spider. I mean seriously Australia does have some of the deadliest. We'll spend land time in Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney doing various tours in each. We may have some deadly stuff but we do not have wolves, bears, mountain lions etc. You will be fine.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 9, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Drop bears :eek: Don't worry about these, just avoid standing under trees.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_bings Posted February 9, 2015 #10 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I lived in the US for 12 months in 2002. I am Australian born and bred - lived in most states and territories due to my father (a medical specialist) taking different posts when I was growing up, sometimes in different remote areas for months at a time. I've seen a lot of Australia, but honestly even in the remote areas, have never felt that the wildlife would "attack" me. I knew to be cautious in the waters in the northern parts of Australia for crocs, Sharks in the east and south, jellyfish - well, everywhere! On land, look out for snakes and spiders - but snakes and spiders don't actually go after you as such... just don't get close and leave them alone! I was more terrified of the bears when we lived in Denver. I mean seriously, they just roam the wooded areas in some parts and there were a lot of areas like that... they can wind up in your yard and bear control would come. It was a common thing. Seal your trash cans so the bears don't come. That was new thing for me! At least in Aus, our deadly animals (besides Sharks & crocs - which the US still has around some parts as well as Gators) don't spot you and then actively come at you to attack/kill you... I find Australia's "Scary animals" persona quote hilarious actually... So much more to worry about in the US (In my experience anyway). In the suburbs in Australia, it's barely even a concern. You will be fine, just like anywhere else in the world - know the dangers, be cautious and listen to the locals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 10, 2015 #11 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Drop bears :eek: I loooooooove drop bears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 10, 2015 #12 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I loooooooove drop bears Yes, best to avoid them though.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 10, 2015 #13 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Yes, best to avoid them though.:p Love it. On a more serious note funnel webs are bad at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted February 10, 2015 #14 Share Posted February 10, 2015 We Aussies are relatively safe from drop bears. This research published at the beginning of April demonstrates they can distinguish our accents from tourists'. http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/news/2013/03/drop-bears-target-tourists,-study-says/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 10, 2015 #15 Share Posted February 10, 2015 We Aussies are relatively safe from drop bears. This research published at the beginning of April demonstrates they can distinguish our accents from tourists'. http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/news/2013/03/drop-bears-target-tourists,-study-says/ And they spent research dollars to figure than out doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 10, 2015 #16 Share Posted February 10, 2015 We Aussies are relatively safe from drop bears. This research published at the beginning of April demonstrates they can distinguish our accents from tourists'. http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/news/2013/03/drop-bears-target-tourists,-study-says/ The timing of this research is very important for all who read it.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 10, 2015 #17 Share Posted February 10, 2015 The timing of this research is very important for all who read it.:D Don't be a spoil sport Mic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 10, 2015 #18 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Don't be a spoil sport Mic. spoiling what?:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizzybeez Posted February 10, 2015 #19 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Have fun, and make sure you wear sunscreen. You have more chance of getting sunburn than of getting injured by our wonderful wildlife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 10, 2015 #20 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Have fun, and make sure you wear sunscreen. You have more chance of getting sunburn than of getting injured by our wonderful wildlife. Ain't that the truth [says he with the bright red legs and I was in the shade and had sun screen]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aronde Posted February 10, 2015 #21 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Will never forget one of my first overseas trips as a young lad with some Aussie mates on a safari through Africa telling all the Americans with us about the drop bear menace. To this day I doubt any of them have ever set foot in our great country!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 10, 2015 #22 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Will never forget one of my first overseas trips as a young lad with some Aussie mates on a safari through Africa telling all the Americans with us about the drop bear menace. To this day I doubt any of them have ever set foot in our great country!! :D Yeah, I am surprised that the ones that do come here still want to hold the Koalas.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzy1948 Posted February 10, 2015 #23 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I leave Saturday for land down under. I'm am so excited. Looking so forward to seeing all the different type of wildlife native to Australia. Should I be nervous? This morning this article about a Japanese tourist who died after being bitten by a shark off Shelly Beach. We'll be getting in the water in Airlie Beach snorkeling and of course, Cairns where I will snorkel and my daughter will scuba dive. Then there is the issue of snakes and spider. I mean seriously Australia does have some of the deadliest. We'll spend land time in Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney doing various tours in each. Read and take notice of the signs/warnings near the waters edge, and no matter how hard you look - there is nowhere on a sign/warning, that says "except me" - some have tried that - and paid the price. :eek: Hope you have a wonderful time...............if not..............we'll send snakes and spiders after you :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalon007 Posted February 10, 2015 #24 Share Posted February 10, 2015 We've all survived to adulthood living here so that about says it all! :D I agree the bears are more scary in the USA than anything Australia has to offer on land at least! I was looking over my shoulder on many a bush walk in Alaska especially. After visiting Yellowstone & camping at Grand Tetons NP we read the next day that a tourist had been killed by a grizzly. Eek! Give me snakes & spiders any day. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floridiana Posted February 10, 2015 #25 Share Posted February 10, 2015 drop bears! you guys are hilarious! The OP is from South Florida, land of crazy drivers, huge Burmese pythons, sharks in water and on land ... And yes, we have bears in Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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