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Advice re Katoomba & Spiders!
Kathy Garner wrote in message news:7jwpc.11019$j6.2448@edtnps84...
although someone's suggestion to take a flashlight to the bathroom at night gives me the creeps!!! Well, it *was* prefaced with "If you're really worried" ;-) . And there are plenty of compelling reasons for having a light source--like barking your shins, or stubbing your toes, in an unfamiliar room. Nancy |
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Advice re Katoomba & Spiders!
Originally posted by Kathy Garner Hi, I've another question. We'd like to visit Katoomba. Also, my nephew is freaked out about Australian spiders and thinks there will be one lurking under each blanket. What is it with the spiders anyhow? They'd be deep in the bush, right? He thinks we have to be extra cautious or something. Now he's got my mom worried and it's getting contagious. What's the real story? Thanks. Kathy in BC, Canada From another thread and quoted elsewhere, and this isn't letter perfect: "...of the 11 poisonous spiders worldwide, Australia has 9 of them. The 9 most venomous live in Australia..." And yes, from memory the Blue Mountains relative of the Sydney Funnel Web is thought to be the most venomous. Although fatalies are rare nowadays. For more info see: http://www.amonline.net.au/factsheets/funnelweb.htm If you walk around with your eyes open you may see one, not likely, but just avoid any spiders you see and you should be okay. -- Posted via http://britishexpats.com |
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Advice re Katoomba & Spiders!
SNIP If you walk around with your eyes open you may see one, not likely, but just avoid any spiders you see and you should be okay. I get the distinct impression that the OP will be following this advice. |
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