Wasp, bee and ant stings can kill people. The blue-ringed octopus carries enough poison to kill 10 adults. Australia has the only deadly male spider in the world. One of the Australian snakes has the most poisonous venom in the world. Many poisonous Australian animals lurk in the bush and in the sea, and you could also find them in your clothes or maybe in your bed!
Don't panic, though. Read this book and learn - what these poisonous creatures look like, where they like to live and what they like to eat; how to avoid poisonous bites and stings; how to save the life of someone who has been bitten or stung. With this book you can enjoy your holidays in the bush and by the sea - as long as you Take Care!