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Where there is danger and you are in the zone of risk signage is often used as an indication that danger lurks.
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Snakes are considered dangerous in Australia yet out of the 3,000 snake bites that occur in Australia only 200 – 500 require antivenom and even less die – on average 1 – 2 people per year.
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In Australia, since 1971 there have been 99 crocodile attacks with 27% proving fatal. This is despite us having the largest population of salt water crocodiles in the world. These Crocs account for over half of all attacks on humans world wide with the Nile Crocodile coming a close second. Perhaps the signage works or perhaps the areas where we have our crocs are isolated with a small population.
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However it is those items around the house that prove most dangerous.
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In one state alone, 3 Victorians are killed on average climbing, then falling off ladders. In Victoria between 2007 – 2011, 584 people were admitted to hospital after ladder falls with 194 sustaining major trauma, 58 requiring intensive care and mechanical ventilation and 15 deaths. And this is in one state alone. If we examined the other states we would find that ladders are far more dangerous than either snakes or crocodiles but we take less care, especially if we are over 55 years old.
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My husband did not heed the danger and was possibly one of the lucky ones. Only a black eye, massive body bruising and I think possibly a broken toe or foot. Will he go to the doctor though?
In response to the Weekly Photo Challenge
Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist) 
I’m not sure signs will ever overcome human belief that danger is for others.
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Especially if there are men involved.
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I was trying to be polite when I said “others” lol! I know…I have one of those in my life. 😀
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Haha.
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Good point…it’s the more common things that are dangerous on a daily basis. I suppose the signs are there so there are no ‘surprises’ in unfamiliar territory. But wow what a fall and that toe looks painful! Yikes! I hope your husband is recovering well.
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I think the foot will take awhile but the rest of his body is well on the way to recovery. Thanks.
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What a great post. It’s a wonder anyone comes to Australia with the amount of “dangerous creatures” they read about here. I know I’ve had my fair share of snakes this week …(Love the pose in the crocodile mouth) 😏
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In reality our super poisonous critters are rarely seen by most people with most probably seeing spiders than any other. I like that crocodile pose also.
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Let me guess, no he will not!
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Yes, you’re spot on.
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And you know I fell off a three-inch curb 8 months ago, dislocated my elbow, tore two ligaments, a nerve, and destroyed every bone in the area. After a 4 hour surgery ( I slept through that, thankfully) I had a long recovery, hours of physical therapy, and am now nearly fully functional again. With a stainless steel plate and 6 pins in my arm and a titanium plug. Very cautious of curbs. As my son says, I should not fall.
Tell Roger to please get himself to a physician – that foot might get infected and cause all kinds of problems.
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BTW – you and the snakes – don’t you like silver jewelry?
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Haha. You noticed!
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I love the snake photo! And you standing in front of the “BEWARE OF…” signs… Perfect. 😀
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I think now I wouldn’t be posing with my back to the river in front of the crocodile sign. I was young and naive then and unaware of crocodile behaviour.
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