Aussie fans spot camping faux pas in popular Bluey episodes

"Isn't this a big no-no?" Viewers have been left scratching their heads over two particular scenes. 

Ask any die-hard fan - Aussie or abroad - and they'll agree that Bluey is full of teachable moments. 

Like the precious moment when Bingo learnt how to use her "big girl bark"...

When Bluey encourages her little sister to keep trying when learning how to ride her bike...

The idea of putting your "heart first and head later"...

Or practically any moment from the much-loved episode 'Cricket'!

But sometimes there are moments from the popular Aussie animation that leave people scratching their heads. 

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Camping faux pas spotting in Bluey episodes

One of these moments has been spotted in two episodes - "Army" and "Camping" - and a Reddit user has taken to the social media platform to ask a question that they're genuinely confused about. 

"Long Grass in Bluey like in 'Army' and 'Camping'? I thought you were supposed to stay away from it in Australia?" they asked in a Bluey subthread. 

If you're familiar with the episodes, you'll know that some of the pups can be spotted trecking through long or tall grass without a care in the world about what they might encounter. 

In "Army", Jack, the new child who has joined Bluey's school, recalls doing "Army Stuff" with Rusty and he can be seen getting a lesson in hand signals while walking through a bushy grass area.

Same goes in season one's episode "Camping" where Bingo and Bluey are exploring the area around their camping spot. 

So what's the big deal? Hint: Snakes love tall grass!

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Bley fans are confused over this Aussie camping no-no. Image: ABC

Fans are confused 

The Reddit user wasn't the only one who was left scratching their head over the camping faux pas.

"100% I wouldn't want my kids playing in that in the middle of the bush," one person commented. 

"Nope stay away from the tall grass," another insisted. 

And another clarified: "Yeah that's definitely a no-no in Australia, snakes love to hide/nest in long grass along with ticks and a few other nasties."

Even fans abroad seemed to know that this was an activity that was best avoided. 

"My Australian friends used to tell me they were warned against playing and hiding in long grass as that's where venomous creatures could hide."

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Staying safe while camping in Australia

So are the creators of Bluey misinforming their fans? It's a bit of a stretch if we take this story in that direction, but according to the Pioneer Walks website, snakes are often spotted on bushwalks - particularly where long grass is present - so the Reddit user has a reason to point this out to those who might be none the wiser. 

"The best way to deal with snakes on bushwalks is to avoid being bitten in the first place," the website states, while adding the following points to reduce the risk of being bitten.

• Wear appropriate clothing: When hiking, wear long pants with gators and sturdy shoes to help protect your legs and feet from snake bites.
• Stick to the trail: Snakes are often found in tall grass or along the edge of the trail, so stick to the path to reduce your risk of encountering one.
• Watch your step: Snakes are often camouflaged, so take your time and watch where you step when walking through tall grass or other areas where snakes may be hiding.
• Make noise: Snakes are often startled by loud noise and vibrations in the ground, so make a lot of noise as you hike to alert any nearby snakes to your presence and give them time to escape

Some people in the thread also offered similar advice. 

"As a kid yeah we were told not to play in the long grass... but we did it anyway. For the most part, if you're being noisy the snakes will move away. Not for the ones that actively want to kill you but yeah.. kids doing kid things," someone wrote. 

And another agreed with making noise to scare off any venomous creatures hiding below.

"I know the common advice is to avoid long grass but we don't worry about that in our family. My kids know the 'snake stomp' and what to do if they see a snake."

Originally published as Aussie fans spot camping faux pas in popular Bluey episodes