I've seen one last night while we were on Coochiemudlo Island. They're harmless if you wear bike helmets with plastic cable ties poking through the top.
As for the hoop snakes, I'll risk getting attacked because I'd rather wear thongs than stupid boots.
went to Australia for holidays.. I feel lucky I made it out alive.. everything living there (including humans) can kill you in under a minute. they should make horror movies about australia..