Heey @ginnyannette, thanks for the kind comment, much appreciated.
yeah, wilderness will always have a risk, but nothing that can't be prevented with space awareness and correct gear. I've entered all sorts of jungles, never had a problem with snakes or spiders. I know your fear with the kids though.
Oh thanks god a girl to notice my beautiful glorious butt AHAHHA, actually I didn't fish =s but it doe's look like indeed.