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How to avoid animal attacks
Sunday, 30 July 2006
While animal attacks do happen, they are very rare, unless the injured party has in some way allowed the attack to happen in the first place. Most animal related injuries are often due to the injured person not understanding the wild life.
SNAKES
Statistics show that less than one half of one percent of people bitten by a poisonous snake will die from the bite, even if left untreated. But, what about other large animal threats in the field?
Most snake bites occur when a person places a foot, leg, arm or hand near a snake that may be cornered. However, keep in mind, less than ten percent of the snakes in the world are dangerous to man and so even if you're bitten the odds are it will not be from a poisonous snake. But, if you are bitten most doctors will suggest you,
Do not let the injured person drink any alcohol
Do not cut the wound in any manner (this used to be suggested)
Do not suck the poison out (this used to be done by mouth and is not suggested)
Do not use a tourniquet (also suggested before, but not now)
Do not use ice on the injured area
DO wash and clean the bite with soap and water, immobilize the bite, treat for shock, and immediately seek medical attention.
BEARS - How to avoid them
Keep your campsite clean, with garbage disposed of and fresh food placed out of reach (I throw a rope over a limb, pull the food up at least ten feet out of reach, and use a solid container). A good place for your food is the trunk of your car, but never in your tent.
Try to always travel with others. The more folks along the less likely an attack will occur, but it can still happen.
Make noise, especially if you are alone (unless hunting), and you can do this by using a cowbell, singing, talking, clapping your hands and so on. This is important in thick forests, where you've seen bear sign or fresh tracks.
Keep your eyes open for bear tracks, freshly killed animals, and if you smell a musky strong odor be very cautious. Additionally, avoid streams during salmon spawning and be extra careful around berry patches and thick brush.
Never go near a fresh kill, because the bear may be near and want to guard his hard earned meal.
If you do spot a bear, leave the area very slowly and do not run. Bears may associate your running with game (dinner) and chase you from instinct. Never get between a momma bear and her cubs, never.
Never feed the bear food so you can get some good bear photographs or so you can get closer to the animal. This is both dumb and dangerous.
If you come face to face with a bear, do not make direct eye contact with the beast, they might take that as a threat.
Remember to make noise, use a bell, clap your hands, scream, sing, or throw rocks.
Do not approach a bear at any time. Keep in mind not to run or try to climb a tree, the bear can run and climb faster than you can.
BEARS - How to deal with an attack
Try to make yourself look big - raise your hands in the air.
Move backwards slowly and Do NOT make eye contact with the bear
Clap two stones at regular intervals of time
DO NOT run - the bear will think you are prey
do not play dead (there have been cases of people attacked while they used this method)
Talk - but do not scream!!
Black bears might back off if challenged, but if you are attacked you should fight, scream, yell, and be aggressive. Once again, it depends on the bear as to whether they will back off or not.
If you happen to suddenly encounter any large animal on the trail, you should try to stay calm (may be hard to do depending on the animal you discover), stand still at first (may be hard to do as well), do not run (running will most likely be your first thought), talk very softly to the animal, and back away from it slowly. Remember not make any sudden moves. If the animal sees you as either a threat or a source of food it may attack, but most are scared of mankind.
MOOSE
Never feed a moose.
Never threaten or tease a moose.
Never get between a cow and calf.
Never allow your dog to chase a moose or harass it.
Never corner a moose around houses, trees, or fenced in yards, it may attack out of fear.
If a moose attacks you, ball up and cover your head. Stay as still as you can and make no quick movements.
Keep in mind if the animals hump is standing up and it's ears are back it may be ready to attack you or is at least scared. If that happens, try to make yourself appear to be larger than you are by raising your arms and extending your fingers, but make NO quick movements.
Wild animal attacks do happen, but not as often as we'd think. Use common sense in the field and stay safe.
HOPE YOU ALL LIKE IT AS WELL
http://www.wildsurvive.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=108&Itemid=91
How to avoid animal attacks
Sunday, 30 July 2006
While animal attacks do happen, they are very rare, unless the injured party has in some way allowed the attack to happen in the first place. Most animal related injuries are often due to the injured person not understanding the wild life.
SNAKES
Statistics show that less than one half of one percent of people bitten by a poisonous snake will die from the bite, even if left untreated. But, what about other large animal threats in the field?
Most snake bites occur when a person places a foot, leg, arm or hand near a snake that may be cornered. However, keep in mind, less than ten percent of the snakes in the world are dangerous to man and so even if you're bitten the odds are it will not be from a poisonous snake. But, if you are bitten most doctors will suggest you,
Do not let the injured person drink any alcohol
Do not cut the wound in any manner (this used to be suggested)
Do not suck the poison out (this used to be done by mouth and is not suggested)
Do not use a tourniquet (also suggested before, but not now)
Do not use ice on the injured area
DO wash and clean the bite with soap and water, immobilize the bite, treat for shock, and immediately seek medical attention.
BEARS - How to avoid them
Keep your campsite clean, with garbage disposed of and fresh food placed out of reach (I throw a rope over a limb, pull the food up at least ten feet out of reach, and use a solid container). A good place for your food is the trunk of your car, but never in your tent.
Try to always travel with others. The more folks along the less likely an attack will occur, but it can still happen.
Make noise, especially if you are alone (unless hunting), and you can do this by using a cowbell, singing, talking, clapping your hands and so on. This is important in thick forests, where you've seen bear sign or fresh tracks.
Keep your eyes open for bear tracks, freshly killed animals, and if you smell a musky strong odor be very cautious. Additionally, avoid streams during salmon spawning and be extra careful around berry patches and thick brush.
Never go near a fresh kill, because the bear may be near and want to guard his hard earned meal.
If you do spot a bear, leave the area very slowly and do not run. Bears may associate your running with game (dinner) and chase you from instinct. Never get between a momma bear and her cubs, never.
Never feed the bear food so you can get some good bear photographs or so you can get closer to the animal. This is both dumb and dangerous.
If you come face to face with a bear, do not make direct eye contact with the beast, they might take that as a threat.
Remember to make noise, use a bell, clap your hands, scream, sing, or throw rocks.
Do not approach a bear at any time. Keep in mind not to run or try to climb a tree, the bear can run and climb faster than you can.
BEARS - How to deal with an attack
Try to make yourself look big - raise your hands in the air.
Move backwards slowly and Do NOT make eye contact with the bear
Clap two stones at regular intervals of time
DO NOT run - the bear will think you are prey
do not play dead (there have been cases of people attacked while they used this method)
Talk - but do not scream!!
Black bears might back off if challenged, but if you are attacked you should fight, scream, yell, and be aggressive. Once again, it depends on the bear as to whether they will back off or not.
If you happen to suddenly encounter any large animal on the trail, you should try to stay calm (may be hard to do depending on the animal you discover), stand still at first (may be hard to do as well), do not run (running will most likely be your first thought), talk very softly to the animal, and back away from it slowly. Remember not make any sudden moves. If the animal sees you as either a threat or a source of food it may attack, but most are scared of mankind.
MOOSE
Never feed a moose.
Never threaten or tease a moose.
Never get between a cow and calf.
Never allow your dog to chase a moose or harass it.
Never corner a moose around houses, trees, or fenced in yards, it may attack out of fear.
If a moose attacks you, ball up and cover your head. Stay as still as you can and make no quick movements.
Keep in mind if the animals hump is standing up and it's ears are back it may be ready to attack you or is at least scared. If that happens, try to make yourself appear to be larger than you are by raising your arms and extending your fingers, but make NO quick movements.
Wild animal attacks do happen, but not as often as we'd think. Use common sense in the field and stay safe.
notice what i mean? lol
They're so cuddly and cute.
lol