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Adelaide Spiders
Bites and Stings A Guide to Adelaide Spiders

December 19, 2022

There are a host of spider species common in Adelaide homes and backyards. Though these spiders mostly stick to themselves, they can deliver excruciating bites that have killed people in the past.

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Pollen Count Adelaide
Allergy and Asthma Why Pollen Count Adelaide is Important

December 17, 2022

Pollen counts like the Adelaide Pollen Count forecast the level of pollen in the air. Pollen can trigger symptoms of asthma, a chronic condition in which the airways narrow and make breathing difficult.

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Bees and Wasps in Adelaide
Bites and Stings All About Bees & Wasps in Adelaide

December 16, 2022

There are a variety of bees & wasps in Adelaide, all of which are particularly active during the warmer summer months. When bees and wasps infest homes, they can become territorial and attack in swarms.

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QLD Snakes Identification
Bites and Stings QLD Snakes Identification: A Guide

December 15, 2022

South East Queensland is home to 56 snake species, some of which are the most venomous in Australia. As such, it is important to know what snakes may be present in and around your home and backyard.

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Blue Belly Black Snake
Bites and Stings The Blue Belly Black Snake

December 14, 2022

The Blue belly black snake is common along parts of Australia's eastern coast. They are highly toxic, as their venom can cause muscle death, cell death, as well as disrupt the nervous system.

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Infestation of Electric ants feeding on a dead insect
Bites and Stings First Aid for the Electric Ant

December 13, 2022

Electric ants can be found in the Cairns region of northern Queensland. They have a long-lasting, painful sting that can blind animals and cause anaphylaxis in humans.

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White Crowned Snake
Bites and Stings All About the White Crowned Snake

December 12, 2022

The White crowned snake is abundant throughout parts of Australia's eastern coast. Continue reading for more information about their identifying characteristics, preferred habitat, and level of toxicity.

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Eastern Small Eyed Snake
Bites and Stings The Eastern Small Eyed Snake

December 10, 2022

The Eastern Small Eyed Snake is widely distributed along the east coast of Australia. Continue reading for more information on their identifying characteristics, preferred habitat, and level of toxicity.

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Infographic about Murray Valley Encephalitis
Seasonal Concerns Murray Valley Encephalitis

December 9, 2022

Murray Valley encephalitis is a serious and rare virus carried by mosquitos that can result in brain damage or death. The best way to prevent infection by Murray Valley encephalitis is to protect yourself from mosquito bites.

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Infographic about the Blue-ringed Octopus
Bites and Stings The Blue Ringed Octopus | Deadly Marine Life

December 8, 2022

Blue ringed octopuses are most often seen in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of the Australian mainland. Despite their miniscule size, Blue ringed octopuses are some of the deadliest creatures in the water, and their neurotoxic venom can and has killed people.

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Sydney Brown Trapdoor Spider
Bites and Stings Sydney Brown Trapdoor Spider

December 7, 2022

The Sydney Brown Trapdoor Spider loves being out and active during the hot summer. They are eerily similar to the deadly Funnel-web. In this article, we will give you the know-how to spot the differences between them.

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Top 5 Leading Causes of Death
Disease Top 5 Leading Causes of Death in Australia

December 6, 2022

Though the Australian Bureau of Statistic’s health statistics have been shaken up in recent years with the onset of COVID, the top 5 leading causes of death have been the same since 2011. Luckily, there are ways to reduce your risk of falling foul with these chronic conditions.

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