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We spotted this guy outside munching a bug (attached) - and we've had a redback in our little girls playroom :scared:
But for the most part the fly screens seem to keep them outside and thankfully they keep their distance! Martyn |
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Originally Posted by tin
We spotted this guy outside munching a bug (attached) - and we've had a redback in our little girls playroom :scared:
But for the most part the fly screens seem to keep them outside and thankfully they keep their distance! Martyn |
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Originally Posted by yolandacharm
Is that a wolf spider? and it looks like its munching on a cockroach, clever spider! :p
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Originally Posted by tin
Right on both counts - although I hadn't identified it until you pointed it out and I did a google search :)
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Originally Posted by yolandacharm
Cool! :D although, also a bit sad since we aint even there yet, hmm, possibly too much research? :o
Just keep in mind 99% of the conclusions you come to will be thrown out the window when you actually arrive :D |
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Spider bite deaths are grossly under-reported in Australia for fear of scaring away POME migrants. When they give "natural causes" as the cause of death, read "spider bite" at least 30% of the time.
Consider yourselves warned! |
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Originally Posted by Lord Pom Percy
snakes, spiders and jellyfish are not the biggest danger facing kids in OZ, they are only a minor hazard compared to the dangers of drowning or car accidents, more kids are killed and injured by dog attacks in OZ then snakes or spiders.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/11418025@N00/308889114/
Found this massive one on my mailbox yesterday :D |
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Originally Posted by Caroline G
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11418025@N00/308889114/
Found this massive one on my mailbox yesterday :D |
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Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack
mate I've never understood this spider fascination. I've yet to see a Huntsman thats been as big as they're supposed to be. :D
yet the neighbour tells me its only a baby :scared: |
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Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack
mate I've never understood this spider fascination. I've yet to see a Huntsman thats been as big as they're supposed to be. :D
http://www.hartill.net/Oz/Pages/IMG_4933.html |
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Originally Posted by Westralia
Spider bite deaths are grossly under-reported in Australia for fear of scaring away POME migrants. When they give "natural causes" as the cause of death, read "spider bite" at least 30% of the time.
Consider yourselves warned! |
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Originally Posted by steve`o
this bugger was in our yard
yet the neighbour tells me its only a baby :scared: |
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Oh, I see what's going on here... you guys have got so bored of the "are the spiders really THAT bad?" posts that you're playing with the poor OP... Shame on you :)
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Originally Posted by Caroline G
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11418025@N00/308889114/
Found this massive one on my mailbox yesterday :D |
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Originally Posted by wintersgills
u never see them only if you go looking
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=410328 Jo |
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Originally Posted by Lord Pom Percy
What the OZ government does'nt tell you is that the real reason they want you to immigrate to OZ is'nt the skills shortage but to replace all the Aussies that are killed by venomous spiders each year in order to maintain Oz's population.
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