Women police officers are used widely in sexual assault cases and in general the police deal sensitively with sexual assault cases. Natural hazards Wildlife Overseas visitors to Australia seem to relish promoting the myth that Australia is crawling with naturally aggressive 'fatal attractions'. Down Under is a classic example of this. The dangers are much over-rated and in comparison with those associated with North America's ticks and rabid animals, fairly mild. Most students will probably never see a snake outside a zoo but if they do, they are advised to treat it with respect and stay away.
More care is recommended in the bush and in hot weather, when snakes are more active.
Wearing long trousers and boots if hiking is a sensible precaution. Despite the publicity, death from snake bite is extremely rare. January and February are the months when these are most active. Anti-venins are available in all hospitals. In the northern coastal tropics, travelers need to be aware of the possible presence of saltwater crocodiles at some waterholes even well inland.