morpheus21
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I am very curious to what this bad side is Bigguy? Are you able to tell us? Not that I really need anymore reasons to dislike the guy.
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I am very curious to what this bad side is Bigguy? Are you able to tell us? Not that I really need anymore reasons to dislike the guy.
Simon_Archibald
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I remember another ex-member that was famous for making up fun little stories (such as spotted's neighbour having crocs for 30 years). Has anyone seen spottedpython and Belle~Belinda in the same room???
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Morpheus,
Put it this way,it is alleged if you were a herp doing a trip to North Queensland it was not adviseable to stop in a see Steve on your way home. It was funny how so many people seemed to be pulled over by the authorities after stopping there.
Also, I have seen Steve openly lie in court to bolster NPWS court cases. Plus wear a wire to try and incriminate friends for the NPWS.
I can tell you now Steve has no love for ANY private reptile keepers. His opinion is every one of them are just crooks. He has stated this so many times at zoo meetings.
Put it this way,it is alleged if you were a herp doing a trip to North Queensland it was not adviseable to stop in a see Steve on your way home. It was funny how so many people seemed to be pulled over by the authorities after stopping there.
Also, I have seen Steve openly lie in court to bolster NPWS court cases. Plus wear a wire to try and incriminate friends for the NPWS.
I can tell you now Steve has no love for ANY private reptile keepers. His opinion is every one of them are just crooks. He has stated this so many times at zoo meetings.
earthmother
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It's getting a tad too personal, we should leave Spot to have her own opinion until she sees fit to change it, if ever.
We all like to have a view and we've all got different perspectives.
The steve Irwin issue is a personal choice.
He's a tall poppy and we like to cut their heads off.
I think he's an actor, I admire him for his financial contribution to conservation - he uses the money he makes from his antics for good purposes.
I know as a fact that he has a temperature controlled van that he keeps his reptiles in before filming, which, of course decreases his risk - but gives kids the impression that they can tail a King Brown Snake.
So it evens out for me. He does good and then he's a bit silly.
The Baby Bob incident - I have a vaguely educated opinion on that.
The fella at the ARP said that the safest place to stand was directly in front of a Crocodile. I think he's a smart man. I'll believe him.
Please correct this if it's wrong you Crocodilian people.
Em
We all like to have a view and we've all got different perspectives.
The steve Irwin issue is a personal choice.
He's a tall poppy and we like to cut their heads off.
I think he's an actor, I admire him for his financial contribution to conservation - he uses the money he makes from his antics for good purposes.
I know as a fact that he has a temperature controlled van that he keeps his reptiles in before filming, which, of course decreases his risk - but gives kids the impression that they can tail a King Brown Snake.
So it evens out for me. He does good and then he's a bit silly.
The Baby Bob incident - I have a vaguely educated opinion on that.
The fella at the ARP said that the safest place to stand was directly in front of a Crocodile. I think he's a smart man. I'll believe him.
Please correct this if it's wrong you Crocodilian people.
Em
Em,
Yes you are quite correct. If the Croc is out of the water the safest place is in front of it. Large crocs are very slow out of the water and it is very easy just to step back out of their range. Never stand to the side of them however, as their sideways stike is very fast.
Now if the croc is still in the water, do not stand to close in front of it as they use their tails to propel themselves out at high speed.
Yes you are quite correct. If the Croc is out of the water the safest place is in front of it. Large crocs are very slow out of the water and it is very easy just to step back out of their range. Never stand to the side of them however, as their sideways stike is very fast.
Now if the croc is still in the water, do not stand to close in front of it as they use their tails to propel themselves out at high speed.
thats a Rhino i think. When i was in Nepal the guy was like yeh if a Rhino charges at you ran away in zig zags or climb a tree. Its because they dont ahve very good eye sight............maybe its the same wih crocs......do they have poor eye sight?
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One of the most stupid things I've ever done was practising what I'd do if a rhino ever charged at me. I was standing in the backyeard, imagining a rhino charging, then at the last moment I'd dive to the side. A friend happened to come over to visit and walked in quietly and at the right time to see me standing there for a moment then dive into the grass, roll over then quickly stand up. He asked what I was doing and I said I was getting ready in case I was ever attacked by a rhino..... "oh course" he said...
Exam stress drives me to do some really stupid things!
Exam stress drives me to do some really stupid things!
Simon_Archibald
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Your only problem with climbing a tree is when the rhino repeatedly charges it and knocks it down only to spite you
As for zig-zagging out of the way of a crocodile - that's not true. Just run like hell. They are slower on land, and the bigger the croc, the more weight it has to carry. The strike zone is to either side of the head and it is lightning.
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As for zig-zagging out of the way of a crocodile - that's not true. Just run like hell. They are slower on land, and the bigger the croc, the more weight it has to carry. The strike zone is to either side of the head and it is lightning.
Simon Archibald
lol Sdaji dont you hate it when you get caught out, I was caught the other day with a metal bar raised above my head about to clobber the neighbours menacing dog, was only inches from my range for the big downswing when the neighbour walks round the corner.....
At least he keeps his mongrel saluki thing locked up and away from my kids now.
Simon, I doubt very much Spotted and Belle are one and the same. Belinda was actually quite an intelligent young lass, just had a volatile temper which led her to say ''naughty'' things. I for one was sad to see her go.
At least he keeps his mongrel saluki thing locked up and away from my kids now.
Simon, I doubt very much Spotted and Belle are one and the same. Belinda was actually quite an intelligent young lass, just had a volatile temper which led her to say ''naughty'' things. I for one was sad to see her go.
AGAMIDAE
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I dont believe he did anything wrong, to be able to get his message out to the world S. Irwin or anyone else would have to get close to the wildlife....Steve just happens to be the most loved and the most hated conservationist...so any angle to bring him down would be exsploited....
Simon_Archibald
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True ether, but I was saying it in relation to it chasing you, then climbing up a tree. Nevertheless, this is a problem I doubt I'll be facing in my lifetime.
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And because of the indignaty of being locked out I'm posting this
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111 news stories on Sir Crickey
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* I was going to post the story that described him as "Everyones Favorite Naturelist" but that story has dissappeared.
And because of the indignaty of being locked out I'm posting this
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111 news stories on Sir Crickey
that will teach ya *
* I was going to post the story that described him as "Everyones Favorite Naturelist" but that story has dissappeared.
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