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I really really hate this narrative. Time and time again people tell me they would love to come to Australia but it's too dangerous.
This isn't a dangerous place, most of our wildlife is harmless and/or actively avoids people. It makes me so damn sad every time another friend tells me how deadly my home is, and even worse they refuse to listen to people who actually live here because they've been told Australia is dangerous their whole life.
It's funny hearing people say this here in Canada. Like we have polar bears and moose and shit. A moose will fuck you up a lot worse than a big spider or whatever. I'm much more fearful of our wildlife.
Moose and bears may break my bones, but spiders will always scare me. Plus Bullwinkle would have a hard time sneaking into my bed or shoe unnoticed...
Don't worry, we have plenty of venomous spiders as well!