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27-Dec-07, 08:17 PM
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Im amazed at the part where, they are now calling for signs to be posted throughout the gold coast area that there are poisonous snakes throughout the area and to be careful. But than again, Im a little naive and just think that all tourists should be told about our snakes. I mean, don't ppl research about that kinda thing b4 they go to a different country?!!
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27-Dec-07, 08:20 PM
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yeh i think foxysnake has a very good point... people should do searches on the venomous animals before they go to that country especially if its a country like Australia with so many venomous snakes and spiders..
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27-Dec-07, 08:25 PM
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I don't think there's any reason why NOT to put signs up through areas that are both popular for humans as well as dangerous animals. Cairns is littered with signs of deadly creatures - it enhances awareness (for a majority). For example most people never swim outside of stinger nets - and there's plenty of signs on every beach warning people of the stingers and how to give first aid if required (vinegar etc).
Why shouldn't there be signs indicating venomous snakes and how to protect yourself from them?
And as the Gold Coast is the tourist capital of Queensland - most people who were bitten by a snake would probably try sucking the venom out or washing the wound. Not many would think to put on a compression bandage.
I both agree and disagree with you foxy and Armand - The internet provides some pretty confusing information and some fantastic editorialisations to! The sign posting would serve well for both Australians and tourists alike.
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27-Dec-07, 08:51 PM
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I agree about misleading info on the net, Have seen some things regarding our aussie snakes thats totally wrong. If a sign or to will hopefully prevent a bite or save a life thrn Im all for it.
We will only see more and more snake encounters in built up areas, With greater human settlement we are creating more waste which is both attracting rodents and providing shelter. Plenty of hideing places and heaps of food, paradise for snakes.
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27-Dec-07, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by foxysnake  don't ppl research about that kinda thing b4 they go to a different country?!! | Yeah right, visitors to our country have NO idea. Why do you think so many drown at our beaches? Pathetic isn't it. I would have thought a lot of it was common sense which seems lacking.
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28-Dec-07, 07:24 AM
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Well i guess at the end of the day signs near the gold coast main drag may freak people out a bit, beware brown snakes inhabit this area! But then again being aware of these things may have stopped the bloke from being bitten, but if it was a small snake they can be very hard to see, I guess the snake was just doing what comes naturally in defending its territory and the bloke was just unlucky? any updates on how the bloke is doing?
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28-Dec-07, 07:50 AM
| | slimin about! Subscriber | Join Date: Aug-06 Location: Cairns | | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Supertaipan Well i guess at the end of the day signs near the gold coast main drag may freak people out a bit, beware brown snakes inhabit this area! But then again being aware of these things may have stopped the bloke from being bitten, but if it was a small snake they can be very hard to see, I guess the snake was just doing what comes naturally in defending its territory and the bloke was just unlucky? any updates on how the bloke is doing? | The point isn't to freak out people but to make them aware!
I don't think this bloke was ever going to stop being bitten, he was just plain unlucky.
I don't know the statistics, but anywhere from 3 - 12 deaths per year occur from snake bites in Australia. Even saving just one person per year or making 1000s aware of the correct procedures after being bitten - then that stat would easily drop.
(from all the searches I have done I have never found an average of snake related deaths in Australia yet).
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28-Dec-07, 07:54 AM
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I live on the Gold Coast, I know that Main beach is crawling with brown snakes.
Its the local snakemans hottest customers.
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28-Dec-07, 08:20 AM
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Yes that would work, 'now you do realise the country you are going to has the 10 most dealy snakes in the world don't you ?' Mmm, I think I'll go somewhere else.
The average tourist isn't going to research the deadly animals that reside in their choice of holiday location. Quote:
Originally Posted by foxysnake But than again, Im a little naive and just think that all tourists should be told about our snakes. I mean, don't ppl research about that kinda thing b4 they go to a different country?!! |
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28-Dec-07, 08:31 AM
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The risk posed by venomous snakes to tourists is very minimal. There are far larger risks they face when they come to Australia...
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28-Dec-07, 08:41 AM
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yea, they dont have snakes in nz so he probly didnt think they were that bad 
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28-Dec-07, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by lil_ben yea, they dont have snakes in nz so he probly didnt think they were that bad | Yeah, but the sheep are killers! They have venomous sheep in NZ... And the possums... Possums attack at the slightest drop of a hat - you wouldn't believe how quickly they can turn....
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28-Dec-07, 09:47 AM
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slimy6y venemous sheep lol where did u hear that one i am a new zealander and ive never heard of that one interersting lol
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28-Dec-07, 10:28 AM
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28-Dec-07, 10:37 AM
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lol im so use to all these jokes haha been in auzz for 5 years and still get it as much as when i came lol
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