Would you be able to survive if you got stuck some where you didn’t know? Me… probably not. You may have heard of some of these survival tips – make an insulated shelter, start a fire and find clean water! If you can do that your most likely going to survive a few days. People have been asked on Reddit what are some survival tips that are actually myths! And well people answered!
- Drinking water from a cactus – some cactus have water like Fishhook Barrel Cactus but only a limited amount otherwise most of them are full of acid and it won’t end well!
- Running in a zigzag patter to outrun a gator. You’re more likely to just waste your energy.
- Opening all of your windows to survive a tornado. If could create a wind tunnel and rip off your roof.
- If a shark is coming after you, swim away.
- Don’t rub frost bitten skin or pour hot water on it. It will just damage the skin more.
- Do not ration your water.
- You can’t eat everything an animal its. It can lead to you potentially eating deadly berries or mushrooms.
- Drinking alcohol when you are freezing will keep you warm… it won’t, it will bring on hypothermia much sooner!
Do you know any others?
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