In spite of all our differences, the one thing that binds all living creatures is that we each have an expiration date. This finality to our existence is what makes life special, something to be cherished and protected. But occasionally things can go terribly wrong…
Apr
25th
Author: Taz |
Files under Animals
An Australian hospital is closing temporarily because of serious infestation of poisonous spiders. The Baralaba Multi Purpose Health Service has removed all patients so officials can fumigate the building to get rid of Redback spiders that overrun the building.
Redback spiders, common throughout most of Australia, have a painful bite and toxic venom, although anti-venom is available. Warm weather had caused more Redback spider eggs to hatch than usual.
"We believe the best way to deal with them, and the safest option for staff and patients, is to have the whole building fumigated so both the spiders and their eggs are killed," said Ellen Palmer, Director of Nursing.
