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ScottWoz	Jul 24 2006, 08:01 PM Post #1
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 6745 Joined: 24-December 04 From: Burma to Cambodia Member No.: 124	Along with it's vast natural beauty and sheer diversity, Australia is also very well known for housing many of the worlds deadliest species; from spiders and snakes to salties, blueys and man-eating sharks. There have been many reported incidents, some with disastrous results. Anyone out there ever been struck? Come close? Got away with it? Know somebody else who has? What happened? Share your stories here! -------------------- Woz.. Living on a string of one-way tickets - currently kicking about in: southern Cambodia

Guest_sorceress05_*	Jul 25 2006, 01:58 AM Post #2
Unregistered	I have an agreement with sharks, bluey's & salties..... I don't swim in their ocean & they don't swim in my bathtub!! Nah... that's not true - I used to wear pantyhose when I went swimming with the giant turtles off magnetic island in the mid 80's (OMG how old am !!!! LOL) Seriously, the best advice you can get is to BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS - regardless of whether they are familiar or foreign. Use common sense, ask a local If you're in the bush or a friends backyard - don't take anything for granted and as they say, if in doubt - get it checked out. Gotta run - I'll be back!!

ness86	Jul 27 2006, 04:02 AM Post #3
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 26-July 06 Member No.: 10088 Nominate me as a Local Expert	no way i would never enter the water here in SA and certainly not any where else, although oz has the best surfing spots its way too scary..... i remember in the paper a couple of months ago now a woman was swimming 100 m off shore and got ripped apart by not 1 but 2 sharks and that for me is a dead sign to stay away, u know how they say that it is more likely to bet hit by a car then get eaten by a shark but not is SA they are everywhere - all ill be doing this summer is sun baking!!! Ness

ScottWoz	Jul 27 2006, 09:01 AM Post #4
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 6745 Joined: 24-December 04 From: Burma to Cambodia Member No.: 124	Thanks for the tip Ness. I was kinda building up my confidence but er, I think I'll stay on the beach now... 2 sharks? 100 metres!?? -------------------- Woz.. Living on a string of one-way tickets - currently kicking about in: southern Cambodia

whereshegoes	Jul 27 2006, 11:14 AM Post #5
Journeyer Group: Members Posts: 3458 Joined: 19-September 03 From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Member No.: 5 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Well....I had a very different experience. Shark Meeting but then again...I think we are screwing things up with things like this: Shark Training -------------------- Carmella That's all She wrote

ScottWoz	Jul 27 2006, 11:22 AM Post #6
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 6745 Joined: 24-December 04 From: Burma to Cambodia Member No.: 124	Excellent stories (you must have been petrified!) Oh and er 'Shark Meeting' - I think you may have stumbled across one of next months nominations... -------------------- Woz.. Living on a string of one-way tickets - currently kicking about in: southern Cambodia

whereshegoes	Jul 27 2006, 11:57 AM Post #7
Journeyer Group: Members Posts: 3458 Joined: 19-September 03 From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Member No.: 5 Nominate me as a Local Expert	QUOTE(ScottWoz @ Jul 27 2006, 10:22 AM) Excellent stories (you must have been petrified!) Oh and er 'Shark Meeting' - I think you may have stumbled across one of next months nominations... Awww shucks... -------------------- Carmella That's all She wrote

ScottWoz	Jul 27 2006, 12:52 PM Post #8
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 6745 Joined: 24-December 04 From: Burma to Cambodia Member No.: 124	...I read somewhere that those unfortunate enough to get stung by a box-jellyfish begin to scream with a dreadful 'inhuman' sound.. -------------------- Woz.. Living on a string of one-way tickets - currently kicking about in: southern Cambodia

whereshegoes	Jul 27 2006, 04:09 PM Post #9
Journeyer Group: Members Posts: 3458 Joined: 19-September 03 From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Member No.: 5 Nominate me as a Local Expert	QUOTE(ScottWoz @ Jul 27 2006, 11:52 AM) ...I read somewhere that those unfortunate enough to get stung by a box-jellyfish begin to scream with a dreadful 'inhuman' sound.. Well, jellyfish, DO YOUR BEST! Nothing will ever scare me from exploring the amazing w'underworld in the depths of the sea...as I see it, it's worth the risk. When I scuba dive, it's like I am entering a different dimension of reality...curious? You should be -------------------- Carmella That's all She wrote

ScottWoz	Jul 30 2006, 08:06 PM Post #10
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 6745 Joined: 24-December 04 From: Burma to Cambodia Member No.: 124	Agreed. It's a whole different world and definitely needs exploring. I'll be opting for the stinger suit though! -------------------- Woz.. Living on a string of one-way tickets - currently kicking about in: southern Cambodia

ScottWoz	Jul 30 2006, 11:09 PM Post #11
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 6745 Joined: 24-December 04 From: Burma to Cambodia Member No.: 124	Did much else happen last year then in SA? -------------------- Woz.. Living on a string of one-way tickets - currently kicking about in: southern Cambodia

ScottWoz	Jul 31 2006, 10:02 PM Post #12
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 6745 Joined: 24-December 04 From: Burma to Cambodia Member No.: 124	Well, I for one will definitely be 'adhering'! -------------------- Woz.. Living on a string of one-way tickets - currently kicking about in: southern Cambodia

ScottWoz	Aug 1 2006, 11:04 AM Post #13
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 6745 Joined: 24-December 04 From: Burma to Cambodia Member No.: 124	Broome sounds good. And to get a chance like that... I'll definitely be looking it up! -------------------- Woz.. Living on a string of one-way tickets - currently kicking about in: southern Cambodia

uncle_davros	Aug 1 2006, 12:20 PM Post #14
Planet Pioneer Group: Members Posts: 2344 Joined: 21-August 05 Member No.: 226 Nominate me as a Local Expert	In Australia, be aware of the dangerous Drop Bears and Hoop Snakes -------------------- Go on, it won't hurt

ScottWoz	Aug 1 2006, 01:01 PM Post #15
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 6745 Joined: 24-December 04 From: Burma to Cambodia Member No.: 124	You've got my attention. Tell me about the dangerous Drop Bears.. -------------------- Woz.. Living on a string of one-way tickets - currently kicking about in: southern Cambodia

uncle_davros	Aug 1 2006, 01:14 PM Post #16
Planet Pioneer Group: Members Posts: 2344 Joined: 21-August 05 Member No.: 226 Nominate me as a Local Expert	And if given the chance, a koala will piss on you. -------------------- Go on, it won't hurt

lucinate	Aug 1 2006, 01:25 PM Post #17
Explorer Group: Members Posts: 126 Joined: 23-September 05 From: In the sky with diamonds Member No.: 270 Nominate me as a Local Expert	As the name 'drop bear' suggests, they drop from the trees overhead. They're quite small, not unlike the size of a koala, but they're not a koala. Usually around dusk and if you're sitting around at night in the bush somewhere. The most effective deterrant to-date has been toothpaste, no less!! You need to smear it over your neck because that's where they like to bite!! They don't like the smell or taste. If you sleep outside or don't zip up your tent sufficiently they have been known to crawl inside! Yikes!!! -------------------- Open your mind and enjoy the view! Go on, touch me !!!

ScottWoz	Aug 1 2006, 01:29 PM Post #18
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 6745 Joined: 24-December 04 From: Burma to Cambodia Member No.: 124	This is madness. What about these 'Hoop Snakes'? -------------------- Woz.. Living on a string of one-way tickets - currently kicking about in: southern Cambodia

uncle_davros	Aug 1 2006, 01:30 PM Post #19
Planet Pioneer Group: Members Posts: 2344 Joined: 21-August 05 Member No.: 226 Nominate me as a Local Expert	And there are the Hoop snakes. If they see you, and you have upset them, they will rear up, and kind of place there tail in their mouth, and form a hoop, hence the name. And if they are on a slope, they will roll after you. Many people have been killed by these evil creatures, so be aware -------------------- Go on, it won't hurt

ScottWoz	Aug 1 2006, 01:40 PM Post #20
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 6745 Joined: 24-December 04 From: Burma to Cambodia Member No.: 124	How d'you know if you've upset one? How d'you upset one? -------------------- Woz.. Living on a string of one-way tickets - currently kicking about in: southern Cambodia

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