Why is it assumed that Africa has some sort of monopoly on "creepy-crawlies"?? Here in Australia we've got the worlds best - and in our backyards! Everyone knows about Funnel-Web Spiders, but often overlooked is the the "Jack Jumper" ant - bane of Tasmanian gardeners (kills more Tasmanians than sharks do!!). More fatal attacks on Victorians fishing in the High Country than by trout! I know from personal experience that compared to Jack Jumpers - the common Bull Ant is a "piece of piss"! I never go fishing without a syringe of Adrenalin now!

For more on this nastie, check out this link;
Medical Journal of Australia