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** Possums, being well-known for the creature that most Australians run over since they only come out at night. They're also known for being little cheeky bastards - they'll steal fruit from your trees, terrorize your dog, make unholy noise during the night, and god forbid if any of them get inside your house or roof. There's pest control business dedicated ''solely'' to getting rid of them. They also have a nasty bite if provoked. Still, since they're mostly harmless and pretty cute, they're not so much a part of Australia's deadly wildlife as much as they are the irritating part.

** Box jellyfish. Their sting is the most painful sensation ''possible''. Found in Australia's tropical regions during summer: while swimming at those beaches during those months, it is extremely important to wear full body cover. Or, better yet, ''don't go swimming''.

*** And irukandji. There are nets at beaches to keep the box jellyfish out and fool people into thinking it's safe to swim. Except the irukandji are almost as painful and are small enough to get through the nets. Australia, where a necessary beachside day includes [http://firstaid.about.com/od/bitesstings/ht/06_jellyfish.htm vinegar].

*** And irukandji. There are nets at beaches to keep the box jellyfish out and fool people into thinking it's safe to swim. Except the irukandji are almost as painful and are small enough to get through the nets. Australia, where a necessary beachside day includes [https://web.archive.org/web/20080929064844/http://firstaid.about.com/od/bitesstings/ht/06_jellyfish.htm vinegar].

**** "Irukandji syndrome" is the effect of this little dear's venom - not only are you in excruciating pain but you become ''convinced'' you are going to die and will ''beg'' to be put out of your misery.

** [[Drop Bear]]s. Fear them.