• naevaTheRat@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    6 months ago

    rips will take you back to shore if you relax.

    If you can stay afloat for a good while you’ll be right. They circle back to where waves are forming and the waves carry you back to shore. The key is not to panic and don’t exhaust yourself fighting them. Swim sideways and relax, you’ll get dragged out some but the waves will help you get back so it’s going to be ok once you’re out of it.

    White tails are harmless, the victim of a libel campaign.

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      6 months ago

      I know. I also don’t like when my feet can’t touch the ground, so there’s that, too.

      I’m also mad allergic to bug bites (mosquitoes and spiders are really bad), so I try to avoid anything that bites.

      Still learning about Australia. I’ve survived for almost 6 years now, I think I’m doing okay.

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        6 months ago

        Fair fair. You’ll want to avoid bulldog ants if you’ve got allergies. I know the natural inclination is to get close because they’re so fascinating but they’re particularly known for provoking anaphylaxis :(

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          Oh boy. Yes, I have come across those on some hikes. It’s unnerving how they look up at you as if they are sizing you up, and walk backwards while still looking at you. Didn’t know about the anaphylaxis, only know that the bites are very painful. Thank you!