ImageConfident Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 http://diply.com/just-a-dream/30-photos-proving-australia-is-most-insane-place/33811/6 This is a bit of fun but do not watch if you don't like snakes, spiders and crocodiles ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I wish I had not looked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikey Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Omg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletchaman Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I saw a swarm of flying foxes coming back from Gold Coast up to BrisVegas was an awesome sight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I saw a swarm of flying foxes coming back from Gold Coast up to BrisVegas was an awesome sight Flying Foxes (Fruit Bats) are deadly as well: QUEENSLAND Premier Campbell Newman has warned against touching bats, after an eight-year-old boy died in Brisbane from lyssavirus. The boy became ill early this month after he was bitten or scratched by a bat in north Queensland in December. He died late on Friday in Brisbane's Mater Hospital, according to Queensland Health authorities. The boy was the third confirmed death from the Australian bat virus, which is similar to rabies. Mr Newman, who was speaking in Brisbane on Saturday before flying to Bundaberg for Australia Day 2 celebrations, said his heart went out to the family and friends of the dead boy. "It is a time of great sorrow for us all and we feel for the family," he said. However, Mr Newman said there was a lesson to be learned in that the public should not handle bats and leave that to experts. He said it included dead bats. "If you find a dead bat in the backyard, bury it deep so the dog can't get it. But do not handle it yourself," he added. Mr Newman said it was up to Queensland Health about whether further details of the death should be released. Queensland's health chief Jeannette Young has said there was no benefit in releasing more details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletchaman Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Flying Foxes (Fruit Bats) are deadly as well: QUEENSLAND Premier Campbell Newman has warned against touching bats, after an eight-year-old boy died in Brisbane from lyssavirus. The boy became ill early this month after he was bitten or scratched by a bat in north Queensland in December. He died late on Friday in Brisbane's Mater Hospital, according to Queensland Health authorities. The boy was the third confirmed death from the Australian bat virus, which is similar to rabies. Mr Newman, who was speaking in Brisbane on Saturday before flying to Bundaberg for Australia Day 2 celebrations, said his heart went out to the family and friends of the dead boy. "It is a time of great sorrow for us all and we feel for the family," he said. However, Mr Newman said there was a lesson to be learned in that the public should not handle bats and leave that to experts. He said it included dead bats. "If you find a dead bat in the backyard, bury it deep so the dog can't get it. But do not handle it yourself," he added. Mr Newman said it was up to Queensland Health about whether further details of the death should be released. Queensland's health chief Jeannette Young has said there was no benefit in releasing more details. That seems a bit ominous not releasing anymore info, and why is Mr Newman going on about dead bats!! wonder if child was unsupervised, or allowed to play with the bat in question.. !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the bottler Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I live in rural WA ... only seen one snake ... it was harmless ... a few huntsman spiders and one white tip spider ... where I live I am surround by bush ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletchaman Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I live in rural WA ... only seen one snake ... it was harmless ... a few huntsman spiders and one white tip spider ... where I live I am surround by bush ... You get white tips over here in NZ only ever seen a couple their bites are just irritating unless like all other insect bites you become allergic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Flying Foxes (Fruit Bats) are deadly as well: QUEENSLAND Premier Campbell Newman has warned against touching bats, after an eight-year-old boy died in Brisbane from lyssavirus. The boy became ill early this month after he was bitten or scratched by a bat in north Queensland in December. He died late on Friday in Brisbane's Mater Hospital, according to Queensland Health authorities. The boy was the third confirmed death from the Australian bat virus, which is similar to rabies. Mr Newman, who was speaking in Brisbane on Saturday before flying to Bundaberg for Australia Day 2 celebrations, said his heart went out to the family and friends of the dead boy. "It is a time of great sorrow for us all and we feel for the family," he said. However, Mr Newman said there was a lesson to be learned in that the public should not handle bats and leave that to experts. He said it included dead bats. "If you find a dead bat in the backyard, bury it deep so the dog can't get it. But do not handle it yourself," he added. Mr Newman said it was up to Queensland Health about whether further details of the death should be released. Queensland's health chief Jeannette Young has said there was no benefit in releasing more details. This is an old article. Yes it did happen but lyssavirus is very very rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 This is an old article. Yes it did happen but lyssavirus is very very rare. Yes that is correct. We shouldn't try to frighten people when in fact it is very rare to be harmed by wildlife in Oz. Most people who come to grief are risk takers who put themselves in danger by entering the environment of those creatures. The most dangerous living things in Oz are humans followed by trees. The native eucalyptus trees can drop branches anytime - I would say more people are killed by trees than all the wildlife put together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 When you have trodden on a few very poisonous snakes, then you begin to wonder...Literally trodden on about 12, had 2 hit me while finding a way around me, had 2 huntsman spiders clamber over my hand, actually trod on the tail of a big saltie... And still alive to count my blessings. And been hit by a falling branch. It was lucky as I broke its fall... Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 What are this weeks lotto numbers Bobj????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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