Australia Warnings Or Dangers Tips by pedroswift

JELLYFISH - danger! danger!

THE DEADLY JELLYFISH
Do you know that the BOX JELLYFISH (also known as the sea wasp) has been responsible for more deaths in Australia than snakes, sharks and saltwater crocodiles?

Do you know that the IRUKANDJI JELLYFISH has venom 100 times more potent than a cobra snake and that its venom is more deadly than the Box Jellyfish? Has caused two confirmed deaths in recent years.

Summer time between October and April is the worst time for both these potentially deadly jellyfish.
The BOX JELLYFISH is found in northern Australia (Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia)
The IRUKANDJI is found in Queensland mainly in the north but in recent years as far south as Hervey Bay (Western beaches and inlets on Fraser Island especially).

To prevent being stung:-
best way stay out of the water
Use the hotel or local council swimming pool
Wear a "stinger suit" which covers most of you body. They are not a 100 percent guarantee of no stings 'cause usually there is no face cover. There have been reported cases of people diving into the water and suffering stings to the face.
Treatment: flush area with vinegar - take victim to hospital as soon as possible!

read more on Qld government web page and on my Cairns intro page

Website: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/goodhealthintnq/topics/jellyfish.asp

Camping can be the Death of You

Camping in Australia is not without its dangers.
I've just cleaned up the mess from a large branch, diameter 600mm at its base and about 8 metres long which fell from a huge gum tree at my local archery club car park. Had it hit someone or something it could have had dire consequences. It reminded me of a recent camping death of a young man near Adelaide caused by a gum tree dropping a branch and lessons learnt when Scouting for Boys during my younger years. Camping under big trees is a no no.

Warnings re road trips in Oz

Check out the Warnings on my State of Queensland Page as part of your preparation to do road trips on your Australian Holiday

Dengue Fever

Mosquito-borne disease which can be fatal. At best - debilitating persistent symptoms.
Multiple cases reported every summer in Tropical Australia.
Mosquito nets, insect repellent a must if you intend visiting the northern regions of Australia in our Summer time.
Don't let the mossies bite you!!!!!!

Read more on my Cairns Intro Page.