Watch this!! You can save yourself - Part II
Hello there my friends, I come back again and show you somethings while you are in danger under this situations...
That Sinking Feeling: Getting Out of Quicksand
First, let's dispense with the movie myth: Man running through jungle blindly stumbles into pit of quicksand; within seconds he is sucked under by a powerful vacuum, leaving behind only a floating pith helmet as a warning to others.
The horror! Say it isn't so.
It isn't so.
You're Not Going Under
Research shows that it's impossible for a person to become completely submerged in the stuff. That's because the human body is less dense than quicksand — a mixture of sand, clay and salt water. The worst that could happen is that you could sink in to just above your waist.
Not that waist-deep in quicksand is a particularly good place to be ... If your feet become wedged in the densely packed sand at the bottom, it's very hard to get them out. When people die in quicksand, they don't suffocate. They die of thirst or starve, or if they're near a coast, they drown in high tide.
So how do you get out? To begin with, if you know you'll be in an area where there may be quicksand — marshes, tidal pools — remember Teddy Roosevelt's mantra: "Walk softly and carry a big stick." Walking softly is sensible, but it's the big stick that could save you.
Float, don't kick
If you fall into quicksand, resist the natural instinct to kick your way out. That just separates the sand from the water, forming a very dense layer of sediment at bottom where your feet are. Instead, you need to stay calm and lean back, so you get as much of your body surface on the water as possible. That's where the big stick can help; if you can place it under your back and perpendicular to your body, it can help you float.
As you begin floating, slowly start moving your feet — not in a thrashing motion, but in small circles, the point being to get more water down into the thick sediment where your feet are. It may take awhile, but in time, as you get more of your body on the water's surface, you should be able to float free and paddle your way to solid ground.
Snake-Bit?
Like most animals, snakes want nothing to do with humans. So, usually, it takes bad luck, like accidentally stepping on a slithering thing, or brain malfunction — like reaching blindly into piles of rocks or actually trying to catch one — to get bitten by a snake. Still, it's best to wear boots and long pants in snake territory. For added protection, you can wear gaiters, which shield your lower legs from all kinds of nastiness. And it doesn't hurt to pound the ground with a walking stick to let them know you're coming down the trail.
No Cutting and Sucking
OK, but what if it's not your day and a poisonous snake bites you? Time was when you would have been advised to have your hiking partner cut into the bite and suck the venom out. Forget about the cutting and sucking. Experts now say that's not a good idea because it could lead to infection. Better to use a commercial snake bite suction device, which you should invest in if you're a frequent hiker. The key to such kits is speed of use. To have any effect, the suction device must be used immediately after the bite, before the snake's venom is coursing freely through your bloodstream.
Also, wash the wound, stay calm and still, and keep the affected area below heart level to reduce the flow of venom. Remove any rings or tight-fitting clothing because the wounded area may swell. And don't apply a tourniquet. It won't help. The same goes for a cold compress. Never put one on snakebite. Finally, don't drink or eat anything and don't take any painkillers.
Don't Be A Tough Guy
What you do want to do is to head for a hospital. You could try to tough it out. But that would be stupid. The pain is only going to get worse and while you probably won't die, you could end up with permanent damage to a limb if you don't get some antivenin in you as soon as possible. If on foot, hike out slowly. You don't want to race along the trail because you don't want to speed the venom's spread. So, take your time and remain calm. If you have a cell phone and can get a signal, call ahead for help. It's possible that emergency medical personnel could meet you on your way out or at the trailhead.
Some people say you should hunt down the snake and kill it. Revenge is sweet and all, but the reason is so the doctor will know what kind of antivenin to use. But don't waste time crawling through the weeds looking for the nasty thing. If you do get lucky and find it, chop off the snake's head and take it with you. But be careful. It could, thanks to a reflex reaction, bite you again. And wouldn't that stink.
All things have the copyright from the discovery channel and share you....
That Sinking Feeling: Getting Out of Quicksand
First, let's dispense with the movie myth: Man running through jungle blindly stumbles into pit of quicksand; within seconds he is sucked under by a powerful vacuum, leaving behind only a floating pith helmet as a warning to others.
The horror! Say it isn't so.
It isn't so.
You're Not Going Under
Research shows that it's impossible for a person to become completely submerged in the stuff. That's because the human body is less dense than quicksand — a mixture of sand, clay and salt water. The worst that could happen is that you could sink in to just above your waist.
Not that waist-deep in quicksand is a particularly good place to be ... If your feet become wedged in the densely packed sand at the bottom, it's very hard to get them out. When people die in quicksand, they don't suffocate. They die of thirst or starve, or if they're near a coast, they drown in high tide.
So how do you get out? To begin with, if you know you'll be in an area where there may be quicksand — marshes, tidal pools — remember Teddy Roosevelt's mantra: "Walk softly and carry a big stick." Walking softly is sensible, but it's the big stick that could save you.
Float, don't kick
If you fall into quicksand, resist the natural instinct to kick your way out. That just separates the sand from the water, forming a very dense layer of sediment at bottom where your feet are. Instead, you need to stay calm and lean back, so you get as much of your body surface on the water as possible. That's where the big stick can help; if you can place it under your back and perpendicular to your body, it can help you float.
As you begin floating, slowly start moving your feet — not in a thrashing motion, but in small circles, the point being to get more water down into the thick sediment where your feet are. It may take awhile, but in time, as you get more of your body on the water's surface, you should be able to float free and paddle your way to solid ground.
Snake-Bit?
Like most animals, snakes want nothing to do with humans. So, usually, it takes bad luck, like accidentally stepping on a slithering thing, or brain malfunction — like reaching blindly into piles of rocks or actually trying to catch one — to get bitten by a snake. Still, it's best to wear boots and long pants in snake territory. For added protection, you can wear gaiters, which shield your lower legs from all kinds of nastiness. And it doesn't hurt to pound the ground with a walking stick to let them know you're coming down the trail.
No Cutting and Sucking
OK, but what if it's not your day and a poisonous snake bites you? Time was when you would have been advised to have your hiking partner cut into the bite and suck the venom out. Forget about the cutting and sucking. Experts now say that's not a good idea because it could lead to infection. Better to use a commercial snake bite suction device, which you should invest in if you're a frequent hiker. The key to such kits is speed of use. To have any effect, the suction device must be used immediately after the bite, before the snake's venom is coursing freely through your bloodstream.
Also, wash the wound, stay calm and still, and keep the affected area below heart level to reduce the flow of venom. Remove any rings or tight-fitting clothing because the wounded area may swell. And don't apply a tourniquet. It won't help. The same goes for a cold compress. Never put one on snakebite. Finally, don't drink or eat anything and don't take any painkillers.
Don't Be A Tough Guy
What you do want to do is to head for a hospital. You could try to tough it out. But that would be stupid. The pain is only going to get worse and while you probably won't die, you could end up with permanent damage to a limb if you don't get some antivenin in you as soon as possible. If on foot, hike out slowly. You don't want to race along the trail because you don't want to speed the venom's spread. So, take your time and remain calm. If you have a cell phone and can get a signal, call ahead for help. It's possible that emergency medical personnel could meet you on your way out or at the trailhead.
Some people say you should hunt down the snake and kill it. Revenge is sweet and all, but the reason is so the doctor will know what kind of antivenin to use. But don't waste time crawling through the weeds looking for the nasty thing. If you do get lucky and find it, chop off the snake's head and take it with you. But be careful. It could, thanks to a reflex reaction, bite you again. And wouldn't that stink.
All things have the copyright from the discovery channel and share you....
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