Besides the tigers, rock apes and poisonous bugs, what other dangerous creatures are there in Vietnam?

Question

I have heard of many from my Vietnam Veteran friends, never see it in print. Why is that?

Answer 1

Tigers are rare these days. Rock apes? Simians are rare too. Poisonous snakes are a possibility but risk is low. In some parts of the country there is very real risk of UXO (unexploded ordinance from the American war - 3 kids were killed in Quang Tri just a few weeks ago by an explosive device that they found).

I recently returned  from 4 years in Viet Nam and no one really expressed concern about dangerous critters (no Vietnamese or expats that I knew).

The biggest risk is probably dengue fever - mosquito born. Malaria, also mosquito born is a risk, but you hear more about dengue.  

Answer 2

snakes, definitely. spiders, scorpions, etc.

Read the sources; the "oia" one is a US Navy survival guide- great, basic info

Answer 3

Humans.

Answer 4

I dont know where you got your info but there are no tigers,,and youd be lucky if you ever come across a monkey in wild there,no probs with them anyway if you do but doubt you will,,i never seen a spider in my travels in vietnam ever,,and i only seen one snake and it was only 1 foot long and not poisoness,, id be more woried about your bus drivers capabilities and  not being hit by a moped sweety..any more you like to chat bout vietnam just buzz me,id be happy to help

Answer 5

Taxi girls.