Yeah, cancel that vacation...note to self.Things that are trying to kill you in Aus …
We have a Stinging Tree in Queensland which while it may not kill you, doses out searing, blinding agony. I quote the fact sheet on it “It is not going to kill you with venom, but suicide could sound like a good option, yes, it’s that bad”
There are 520 species of spider wriggling around Australia, most of which are extremely venomous; worth mentioning are: Red Back, Mouse spider, Wolf spider, Black House spider and Funnel Web spider.
Salt water crocodiles.
Cone Snails.
Sharks.
Jellyfish.
Giant Centipedes which can kill and eat a snake.
Snakes.
Sting Rays.
Scorpions.
Dingoes.
Blue-Ringed Octopus.
Paralysis tick.
Cassowaries – living versions of the raptors from Jurassic Park.
Stonefish.
.. and of course, the heat!![]()