I think Australians just play on the fact that they have these dangerous creatures there to keep us all out of there country
Darn!! You've discovered our secret
Jokes aside, they're there all right, you need to be aware of them but, as I have said before, most of the time you don't see them. Living as I do, in a rural area, you have to be vigilant, especially in long grass in the warmer weather when snakes are most active. I had become complacent, but it was a wake up call and I'll be keeping a much sharper watch from now on.
As for echidnas; they are not regarded as dangerous unless you try to pick one up.....or sit on one
Peter.