00:00So, if you have some matches and they've gotten wet, don't waste time drying them.
00:05The chemical compound can be changed by water, and the matches will simply not work.
00:11To cure hypothermia, don't get into a hot tub.
00:14Fill some bottles with warm water and put them under your armpits.
00:18That will help you warm up better than the hot tub for sure.
00:22When you're thirsty and don't have much water, don't save it to last you longer.
00:26This can lead to further dehydration.
00:29Instead, drink every drop of it and try to find more water ASAP.
00:36So hydration is a must no matter the weather.
00:39But the idea that drinking hot liquids will warm you better is a myth.
00:44No amount of hot liquid can raise your body temperature.
00:47Plus, you can drink cold water faster than a hot drink, and that will help with hydration.
00:53Never poke a beehive because its inhabitants will get defensive.
00:58And trying to escape by jumping into a lake or a river won't do any good.
01:03Bees will wait for you to resurface and attack you.
01:07After you poke the hive, run as fast as you can and don't look back.
01:12Sucking the venom out of a snakebite wound is likely to introduce more bacteria into
01:16the wound and even poison the person trying to help.
01:20Instead, take a photo of the snake, lie down while waiting for help, and try to stay calm.
01:27One of the most logical things to do when you're cold is to layer up.
01:31This is mostly true, but not if you put on cotton clothes.
01:35When cotton gets wet, it loses all its beneficial properties and can make you feel much colder.
01:41You should always wear wool clothes because they're much better insulators.
01:46Never drink cactus water.
01:48It can give you a nasty stomach ache and even paralyze you.
01:52Unless it's a fishhook cactus.
01:54But even then, it's too risky.
01:56Instead, try eating the fruits from the plant.
01:59They're full of juice.
02:01When you're chased by some predator, never jump off a cliff into the water.
02:06This is much more dangerous than mating the predator.
02:09If you jump from a high place, the water surface will feel as hard as concrete.
02:14Or the water might be too shallow and you'll hit the bottom.
02:18GPS is not the best navigational tool.
02:22It's reliable and easy to use, but it can break down.
02:25So you should learn how to use a map and a compass.
02:29They won't let you down if you know how to use them correctly.
02:34A puddle of water might look bad and smell a bit.
02:38But water is water, right?
02:40Unfortunately, boiling it can eliminate the bacteria, but not the heavy metals it contains.
02:47Those can cause serious health problems.
02:49A better option is to find some stream water to boil.
02:54Consuming random berries in the forest is dangerous.
02:56First, you need to check if they smell okay.
03:00If they have a pear or almond smell, avoid them.
03:03Next, get one, rub it on your forearm, and wait for 15 minutes.
03:07If your skin starts to itch, don't eat those berries.
03:11If you bite on a berry and it has a bitter, tingly, or soapy taste, spit it out.
03:18Never suck on stones to get some water.
03:21It is believed that when you're doing it, your body produces more saliva, and it hydrates
03:25you.
03:26This is not true.
03:28If you don't drink water, nothing will help.
03:31Even worse, you can choke on the stone.
03:35Eating raw meat and fish is really dangerous.
03:38Yeah, we eat sushi.
03:40But it's normally saltwater fish, which is mostly safe.
03:43In the wilderness, always cook meat and fish before eating it.
03:48Moss doesn't only grow on south-facing surfaces.
03:51It can grow anywhere, depending on the temperature.
03:54So never use it to navigate.
03:57You'll be better off using some more reliable sources.
04:00For example, keep in mind that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
04:07Following birds to find water is a myth.
04:09They could be flying anywhere.
04:11Land animals like deer are a much better option.
04:14They usually know where the source of water is.
04:18Many survivalists claim that you should eat whatever animals around you are eating.
04:23Bad news.
04:24This is entirely false.
04:26Birds and squirrels consume berries that are super dangerous for us.
04:30But they don't harm them.
04:31And some animals eat poisonous plants to become venomous.
04:36If a leech attaches to you, never burn it off.
04:40This could cause the animal to basically throw up directly inside your skin and cause massive
04:45infection.
04:46Try using a credit card to break the seal and remove the leech.
04:50Or if you're brave enough to wait for an hour, the parasite will fall off once it's
04:56fed.
04:57No matter how strong you are, punching a shark in the nose will not save you.
05:02It's a common belief that they have tons of nerves in the nose, and somehow that makes
05:06them vulnerable.
05:08But it has been proven wrong.
05:10If you find yourself in shark-infested waters, punching the animal in the gills or the eyes
05:15is much more effective than hitting the nose.
05:19After spending some time in the forest, you realize you're lost.
05:23And the first thing you start looking for is food.
05:26But you can actually live 6 weeks without food.
05:29The first thing you must do is find water and shelter from the elements.
05:34Do this and worry about the food later.
05:39Don't play possum when you encounter a bear.
05:41If it's a black bear, you won't be playing for long, soon it'll be a reality.
05:46You should play possum only if it's a brown bear.
05:50Remember the saying, if it's black, fight back.
05:52If it's brown, lay down.
05:54If it's white, good night.
05:58You shouldn't swim parallel to the shore if you find yourself in a rip current.
06:02Instead, try swimming at an angle away from the current and toward the shore.
06:07Or you shouldn't feel too much resistance while swimming.
06:11When you're lost, don't spend all your energy trying to make a fire.
06:15Try building a shelter first.
06:17This can protect you from the elements, and you'll have a place to rest and sleep after
06:22a long, exhausting day of surviving.
06:24Bonus tip, always build a bed in your shelter.
06:28You'll be warmer when you're off the ground.
06:31Being stuck in the desert will for sure make you hot.
06:35To avoid getting even hotter, don't take any clothes off.
06:39The fabric serves as insulation and keeps you cool, unless it's a thick wool sweater
06:44of course.
06:45Most people living in hot climates wear white clothes covering their whole bodies to avoid
06:50getting overheated.
06:53Eating snow can cause further dehydration.
06:56Your body will use more energy to melt the snow and thus more liquid.
07:01Take your time and melt the snow first, and then you can drink the water.
07:06Also make sure you're only melting pure white snow.
07:09Discoloration means it contains something else besides water, especially if the snow
07:14is, you know, yellow.
07:17If you stay in the cold for too long, you might get nasty frostbite.
07:22If you recognize the symptoms, never rub your hands together, it can damage your skin even
07:27more.
07:28The best thing to do is to seek immediate medical care.
07:33You see a cave, and the first thing you do is start a fire.
07:36I mean, cave people did that all the time, so it must be okay, right?
07:41Wrong.
07:42The buildup of smoke can be very harmful.
07:44Instead, try covering yourself with some plant leaves to warm up.
07:49Getting stung by a jellyfish hurts a lot, and taking a leak on a jellyfish sting will
07:54not help you.
07:55It'll make the situation much worse.
07:58Wash the area with salt water and ask for medical assistance.
08:02It'll save you from an uncomfortable situation.
08:05Trust me on this.
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