"Well, it is because of the swamp gases mostly. Of course the swamp creatures do help keep most people out. Unfortunately animals too. The insects can be beastly if you don't have a thick hide like the crocs. The trees tend be weird shaped, roots that can tangle around your ankles expectantly, the sounds of the swamp creatures can be scary if you do not know what they are. Ever so many things that if one doesn't know or understand can and often do scare people into thinking that they see something that they really do not. Only thing to scared of is the old hermit and maybe Grand Croc himself. Grand Croc's home is where he is and every where around himself. Hermit man is nice but will not live in the house again. He is kinda strange but nice to me. Watch your step there, the vines will trip you up. It is not far now..."