I never have worried much about snakes in Africa but in summer here I avoid higher grass like the plague.
Insects carrying disease is what gives me the creeps about Africa and not just malaria but eg incurable diseases like Elephantosis (splg?) also carried by Mosquitoes.
I've caught two "bugs" while in Africa, but thankfully after a few years managed to throw both off.
-------------------- John aka NitroX
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Govt get out of our lives NOW!
"I love the smell of cordite in the morning."
"A Sharp spear needs no polish"