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mezzer Flag Main Stand, Block F, Row 20 seat 1... 03 Mar 16 11.46am Send a Private Message to mezzer Add mezzer as a friend

Originally posted by Superfly

Here's some stats that should put your mind at ease. (Suprised on the spider figures. Aussie spiders are pussies)

Snakes: With 41 recorded deaths between 1980 and 2009, snake deaths in Australia average out at less than two per year.
Spiders: Nobody in Australia has died from a spider bite since 1979 after the successful introduction of antivenom for all native species.
Sharks*: Accounted for 25 deaths between 2000 and (March) 2012 in Australia, about 2 a year.
Crocodiles: Historically, crocodiles account for less than one death per year here in Australia, although that is increasing slightly as the crocodile population rises following the ban on crocodile hunting in 1971.
Blue Ringed Octopus: Just 3 recorded deaths in the last century.
Stonefish: One unconfirmed death by stonefish in 1915.
Cone Snails: I could find no recorded deaths from cone snails in Australia whatsoever.
Killer Jellyfish: Jellyfish account for (at time of writing) 66 deaths since records began in 1883. The box jellyfish was responsible for 64 deaths, and the Irukandji the other two. It sounds a lot, but still less than one death per year, more like just half a death per year.
* Updated 5.4.12. with latest shark death figures.


Australia’s worst killers!

Here in Australia, about 20 people a year die from horse riding accidents.
Around 10 people per year in Australia die from European Honey Bee stings after going into anaphylactic shock.
And around 300 people a year drown.

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From being stung by jellyfish, bitten by sharks or chased by crocodiles.

 


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black eagle. Flag south croydon. 03 Mar 16 11.49am Send a Private Message to black eagle. Add black eagle. as a friend

Box jelly fish are very dangerous indeed and can kill a human in minutes.

very very dangerous.

 

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Superfly Flag The sun always shines in Catford 03 Mar 16 12.06pm Send a Private Message to Superfly Add Superfly as a friend

Originally posted by black eagle.

Box jelly fish are very dangerous indeed and can kill a human in minutes.

very very dangerous.

See the stats mate, 64 deaths since 1883.

I'm not sure I would recommend copulating with one but the danger levels are exaggerated.

 


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Stuk Flag Top half 03 Mar 16 12.23pm Send a Private Message to Stuk Add Stuk as a friend

Originally posted by Superfly

See the stats mate, 64 deaths since 1883.

I'm not sure I would recommend copulating with one but the danger levels are exaggerated.

I never truly believe stats from that long ago to be accurate, and Australia is f***ing massive.

How did the box jellyfish death recorder bloke get to hear about old Bruce, who lived in the arse end of nowhere, who's family chucked him on the barbie when they found out he was no longer bonzer?

 


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Superfly Flag The sun always shines in Catford 03 Mar 16 12.33pm Send a Private Message to Superfly Add Superfly as a friend

Originally posted by Stuk

I never truly believe stats from that long ago to be accurate, and Australia is f***ing massive.

How did the box jellyfish death recorder bloke get to hear about old Bruce, who lived in the arse end of nowhere, who's family chucked him on the barbie when they found out he was no longer bonzer?

Sorry, make it 65 deaths

I remered seeing something recently (might've been a Youtube '47 facts that'll make you fuk your old mum boots' sorta turn out) that suggested the Aussie deadly animals aren't actually responsible for that many deaths. The link above was the first one I spotted but I'm not gonna swear by it.

Edited by Superfly (03 Mar 2016 12.34pm)

 


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Stuk Flag Top half 03 Mar 16 12.51pm Send a Private Message to Stuk Add Stuk as a friend

Originally posted by Superfly

Sorry, make it 65 deaths

I remered seeing something recently (might've been a Youtube '47 facts that'll make you fuk your old mum boots' sorta turn out) that suggested the Aussie deadly animals aren't actually responsible for that many deaths. The link above was the first one I spotted but I'm not gonna swear by it.

Edited by Superfly (03 Mar 2016 12.34pm)

They probably are overstated, I just don't believe stats along the lines of "since 1883" to be 100%. There must've been the odd hangover day where the recorder bloke went to s***.

You forgot stingrays though, and we all know they've got at least 1.

 


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Kermit8 Flag Hevon 03 Mar 16 1.08pm Send a Private Message to Kermit8 Add Kermit8 as a friend

If you are backpacking there's a nice place top of Western Australia called Wolf Creek that''s worth a look. Also, Belango State Forest near Sydney is great. But, best of all, scuba diving on the barrier reef with those laid back Aussie skippers that think head counts are for girls is a trip you won't forget.

 


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Superfly Flag The sun always shines in Catford 03 Mar 16 1.10pm Send a Private Message to Superfly Add Superfly as a friend

Originally posted by Stuk

They probably are overstated, I just don't believe stats along the lines of "since 1883" to be 100%. There must've been the odd hangover day where the recorder bloke went to s***.

You forgot stingrays though, and we all know they've got at least 1.

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"Stingrays love foreplay"

 


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black eagle. Flag south croydon. 03 Mar 16 2.33pm Send a Private Message to black eagle. Add black eagle. as a friend

I saw a programme about the box jelly fish a few years ago.

it is'one of the most dangerous creatures around.

thing is when your out swimming you can't see it coming which makes it a bit off a nighmare.

 

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thegreatlardino Flag crawley/selsey 03 Mar 16 3.34pm Send a Private Message to thegreatlardino Add thegreatlardino as a friend

if you dont go swimming in the sea they cant hurt you!

 


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Jordan555x Flag Bromley 27 Mar 16 12.28am Send a Private Message to Jordan555x Add Jordan555x as a friend

I've not encountered any box jellies yet or god forbid irukandjis, encountered stingray, assasin bugs, huge f***ing hornets, even more huge f***ing golden orb weaver spiders!

Not seen any snakes which is a massive shame as I love snakes!

 

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Vaibow Flag vancouver/croydon 28 Mar 16 5.07pm Send a Private Message to Vaibow Add Vaibow as a friend

Originally posted by Jordan555x

Hey guys, im moving to australia for a bit, all im hearing is box jellyfish, are they really that common that beaches are closed off and you have to wear stinger proof suits? Ive known about these all my life as I am an animal buff but are they really encountered so much.? Help needed,

--anxiety ridden palace fan

watch out for spiders - red backs - can kill
brown snake - kill
stone fish, undercooked bbq meat and skin cancer

enjoy

 


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