Yup, thanks guys, you're doing a great job
btw, I'll be observing from the comfort and security of my car the next meet
I'm a little highly strung on life-threatening subjects, but I've been to Australia before (a few summers ago) and I'm sorry to disappoint, but a good friend of mine got me with the drop bears back then
I did have a huntsman experience though...
We do have some mozzies in the UK and they're a bit of an irritation in places (mostly in areas of still water), bites causing an red itchy lump but nothing more. Cases of fatalities from bites and stings are pretty low over there. Over here, I hope it's just a question of education?
I'm not overly bothered by bats unless they are going to swoop down and bite me. Likewise other creatures for the most part. But a little basic education would be _much_ appreciated... what might be common sense to you guys because you grew up with the dangers wouldn't necessarily compute to me. It's just a question of life preservation. I want to see the wonders of the southern sky but also live to tell the tale
These brownsnakes for example - these sound like something I need to keep well away from
but I wouldn't know how react/behave if I should ever have the displeasure to encounter...