What about the nasties?

[chris vickery]

Good day fellas.I know the MLU is supposed to be used for mv stuff, but I've a couple questions for our Aussie friends that I just need answered.
Of course here in Canada we've seen the Crocodile Hunter, that other guy on Killer Instinct etc who dazzle us with their crazy acts of bravado whilst wrestling deady creatures down under.
And no, here in Canada there is not a grizzly bear every 10 yards in the bush. We have very few animals here which can or will kill or eat you instantly.
Following the posts on MLU, I see that we have quite a few CMP relic hunters who dig through old yards in OZ for their newest aquisitions.
Please tell me, what is the real truth? Is Australia as dangerous as the TV media would have us believe? I sure would not enjoy an early morning mv hunt only to be bitten by a deadly snake or eaten by a 15ft croc.
Relic hunting here might get you some cold, muddy feet, a bee sting, or at very worst an angry landowner yelling at you. Follow this up with a few pints of beer and a good day is usually had by all.
Please educate me. P.S. that guy who walks the swamps in your country must be nuts.