Anywhere in Australia with water and damp areas.While there are both land and water leeches, they’re mostly found in freshwater environments with still or slow-flowing waters, and occasionally fast-flowing streams. Photo Thanks to The Australian MuseumThe main ones we encounter are land leeches, who hang out in damp places like rainforests. They’re usually chilling on the ground or in low foliage – so you need to look out for them if you’re pushing through long grass or dangling leaves, particularly near creeks and waterfalls or after rain. They can survive for months dried out in the soil, and a sprinkling of water will bring them back to fully active, blood-sucking life within ten minutes.Read more: 7 Tips For Rainy Day Hiking