Spiders

Tim · 30-10-2006, 05:26 AM

I obliterated my first 5 redback spiders and 1 white tail yesterday!!! The joys of living in Perth.... :D :D :D

ali · 30-10-2006, 07:51 AM

Don't tell me that Tim. I'm convinced we're paying an arm and a leg for our cat to come with us, 3 days out of quarantine and she'll croak it after eating a spider!!

Ali

Tim · 30-10-2006, 08:13 AM

Its the drop bears I'd be worried about Ali! :D

ali · 30-10-2006, 06:51 PM

Don't say any more - I haven't a clue what they are :?

Should I be sending my visa back

ohippychick · 31-10-2006, 10:53 AM

I wasn't keen on the big black spider I found in my knickers :shock:

Tim · 31-10-2006, 11:37 AM

Drop bears - They are a small black animal that resembles a koala and live in the trees - Usally in Suburbia. They like nothing better to do than drop on people when they walk under them - Hence the name.

The unfortunate thing is the size of their claws and teeth can do some damage to the unlucky. :shock:

ohippychick · 31-10-2006, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tim

Drop bears - They are a small black animal that resembles a bear and live in the trees - Usally in Suburbia. They like nothing better to do than drop on people when they walk under them - Hence the name.

The unfortunate thing is the size of their claws can do some damage to the unlucky. :shock:

I've already been caught once this week - I'm now on my guard !

Tim · 31-10-2006, 11:41 AM

Here is some more info on these little critters..

http://www.geocities.com/muirnin/db.htm

OR

http://www.cfr.com.au/dropbears/

Happy reading!

CarolineandGrant · 07-02-2007, 11:50 PM

I know it can't be very funny for the poor unsuspecting person standing under a tree whilst the little git is lining himself up for a belter but I had to laugh.
Glad the wildlife seem to have a sense of humour. Bet they pick on poms!

ItsJo · 07-02-2007, 11:55 PM

Visited the sites you recommended Tim..while reading then the name Tony Blair kept coming to mind..Cant think why :)