The dangers of deadly creatures in Australia…
Did You Know…
More people in 2008 were killed from bees than from snakes.
People worry about snakes, but what about Bees ?
Deaths in Australia from certain causes in 2016
No: Cause of death and ICD-10 code
0 – Contact with venomous spiders (X21)
1 – Bitten or struck by crocodile or alligator (W58)
1 – Bitten by rat (W53)
2 – Bitten or struck by dog (W54)
2 – Contact with venomous snakes and lizards (X20)
2 – Contact with hot tap-water (X11)
2 – Contact with hornets, wasps and bees (X23)
4 – Contact with marine animal (W56)
6 – Exposure to excessive natural cold (X31)
10 – Exposure to excessive natural heat (X30)
167 – Pedestrian injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van (V03)
200 – Accidental drowning and submersion (W65-W74)
1,453 – Transport accidents (V01-V99)
Causes of Death in Australia, 2008
No: Cause of death and ICD-10 code
4 – Contact with hornets, wasps and bees (X23)
4 – Contact with marine animal (W56)
3 – Discharge of firework (W39)
2 – Contact with hot tap-water (X11)
1 – Overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements (X50)
1 – Victim of lightning (X33)
0 – Contact with venomous snakes and lizards (X20)
0 – Contact with venomous spiders (X21)
Source:
ABS 3303.0 Causes of Death, Australia, 2008
showing the cause of death for 143,936 deaths in 2008
Released date: 31 March 2010
A comparison for the UK:
On average, 2-6 deaths per year from allergy to bee or wasp stings occur in the UK and this is similar to the number who die as a result of being struck by lightening.
Source: www.allergyclinic.co.uk
I’ve just stumbled across your blog, particularly your posts on snakes…I’m a 16 year old girl who is fascinated by these creatures (I actually keep reptiles – currently have 2 central bearded dragons and 2 Centralian Pythons) It’s refreshing to find someone who’s take on snakes isn’t “KILL KILL KILL”. I often get people purposefully trying to stir me up with “the only good snake is a dead snake”. I’ve had the opportunity to get up close and photograph some of our most venomous snakes, and they are breath taking! If people stopped, and took a step back, they might be able to see them from or point of view…Reading your posts I agree whole-heartedly, and am happy to find someone willing to do research on what’s around them. You’ve given me a little more hope in the human race
I have actually been bitten by a poisonous snake, and spent one week in hospital because of it.
I lived half my life in the UK, and half in Australia.
I was bitten by a snake in Cornwall, England….
I’ve been pretty safe in Australia 🙂
But then, in Australia I don’t pick them up and play with them, like I did in England when I was 11 years old…