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MarkJerling · 11-25-2020, 12:01 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by rod_grant

drop bears!!
I forgot about drop bears.
We don't see them around here so much, so they rarely come to mind - but I would always wear PPE when visiting areas where they frequent.

Luckily, like so many Australian dangerous wildlife, we don't have them over here. The worst thing we have to contend with is laser kiwi.

**savoche** · 11-25-2020, 01:07 AM - **4 Likes**

Liney · 11-25-2020, 01:44 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by StiffLegged

All I will say to these concerns is we’re just past peak haggis rutting season here.

Thank god for that, the nights I would be kept awake with the noise they made....

---------- Post added 11-25-20 at 07:15 PM ----------

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Luckily, like so many Australian dangerous wildlife, we don't have them over here. The worst thing we have to contend with is laser kiwi.

Did anyone mention hoop snakes?

**savoche** · 11-25-2020, 04:39 AM - **2 Likes**

DACOD (Darwin Award Candidate Of the Day)

Youtu.be

robtcorl · 11-25-2020, 07:24 AM - **3 Likes**

A younger Racer, aka Bob #3:

robtcorl · 11-25-2020, 07:25 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

DACOD (Darwin Award Candidate Of the Day)

You're humble and sadistic, savoche.

tim60 · 11-25-2020, 07:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dbs

Geesh and they all get het up about Australia's dangerous animals and stuff !

BACON

Dave

Everyone here exaggerates the risk of Australian wildlife.

bertwert · 11-25-2020, 08:26 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by lesmore49

But when I think of it, we do have large....potentially dangerous animals.....

That being said, I'd much rather take my chances here than in Australia wrt wildlife.

bertwert · 11-25-2020, 08:32 AM - **2 Likes**

I don't know how office works do it. Being at a desk 8 hours a day is killing my back. Especially when you add another 4 hours for homework and study...

lesmore49 · 11-25-2020, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

That being said, I'd much rather take my chances here than in Australia wrt wildlife.

I agree.

**savoche** · 11-25-2020, 10:21 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

You're humble and sadistic, savoche.

Awww, thank you, Bob

**savoche** · 11-25-2020, 10:27 AM - **7 Likes**

Originally posted by lesmore49

But when I think of it, we do have large....potentially dangerous animals

Well, the bears are quite easy to handle. To quote a Montana bear notice:

Quote:

In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear
conflicts, the Montana Department of Fish and Game
is advising hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra
precautions and keep alert for bears while in the field.
We advise that outdoorsmen wear noisy little bells on
their clothing so as not to startle the bears that aren't
expecting them. We also advise outdoorsmen to carry
pepper spray with them in case of an encounter with a
bear.

It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear
activity. Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference
between black bear and grizzly bear poop. Black bear poop
is smaller and contains a lot of berry seeds and squirrel fur.
Grizzly bear poop has little bells in it and smells of pepper.

**savoche** · 11-25-2020, 10:28 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

I don't know how office works do it. Being at a desk 8 hours a day is killing my back. Especially when you add another 4 hours for homework and study...

How we do it? With back pain, that's how

**savoche** · 11-25-2020, 10:31 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

That being said, I'd much rather take my chances here than in Australia wrt wildlife.

I can't think of a place where I don't see people as a bigger risk than the wildlife.

robtcorl · 11-25-2020, 10:45 AM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

I can't think of a place where I don't see people as a bigger risk than the wildlife.

Along those same lines:

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by rod_grant drop bears!! I forgot about drop bears. We don't see them around here so much, so they rarely come to mind - but I would always wear PPE when visiting areas where they frequent. Luckily, like so many Australian dangerous wildlife, we don't have them over here. The worst thing we have to contend with is laser kiwi.

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Liney Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,237	Originally posted by StiffLegged All I will say to these concerns is we’re just past peak haggis rutting season here. Thank god for that, the nights I would be kept awake with the noise they made.... ---------- Post added 11-25-20 at 07:15 PM ---------- Originally posted by MarkJerling Luckily, like so many Australian dangerous wildlife, we don't have them over here. The worst thing we have to contend with is laser kiwi. Did anyone mention hoop snakes?

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robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by savoche DACOD (Darwin Award Candidate Of the Day) You're humble and sadistic, savoche.

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tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,758	Originally posted by dbs Geesh and they all get het up about Australia's dangerous animals and stuff ! BACON Dave Everyone here exaggerates the risk of Australian wildlife.

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by lesmore49 But when I think of it, we do have large....potentially dangerous animals..... That being said, I'd much rather take my chances here than in Australia wrt wildlife.

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savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Originally posted by robtcorl You're humble and sadistic, savoche. Awww, thank you, Bob

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savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Originally posted by lesmore49 But when I think of it, we do have large....potentially dangerous animals Well, the bears are quite easy to handle. To quote a Montana bear notice: Quote: In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear conflicts, the Montana Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra precautions and keep alert for bears while in the field. We advise that outdoorsmen wear noisy little bells on their clothing so as not to startle the bears that aren't expecting them. We also advise outdoorsmen to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter with a bear. It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity. Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear poop. Black bear poop is smaller and contains a lot of berry seeds and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear poop has little bells in it and smells of pepper.

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savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Originally posted by bertwert That being said, I'd much rather take my chances here than in Australia wrt wildlife. I can't think of a place where I don't see people as a bigger risk than the wildlife.

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robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by savoche I can't think of a place where I don't see people as a bigger risk than the wildlife. Along those same lines:

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