Animals & Wildlife
Aggressive dogs, surprisingly fast cattle, wild boars, venomous bites, and insect swarms.
Animal Has Made an Unplanned Hole in You
“Wash vigorously with soap and water for 15 full minutes, apply antiseptic, and seek rabies PEP/antibiotics immediately.”
WASH VIGOROUSLY WITH SOAP & WATER FOR 15 MINUTES: Copious mechanical washing with soap and running water immediately destroys the lipid envelope of rabies virus and flushes bacteria.
Large Reptile Has Decided You Are Relevant
“The water's edge is their front door. Do not wait for them to answer it.”
BREAK THE WATER BOUNDARY IMMEDIATELY: Step back at least 5 meters (15–20 feet) from the water's edge and move continuously inland.
Snake Has Expressed an Opinion
“Keep the limb still at heart level, remove constricting jewelry, mark advancing swelling, and call 911/112 for antivenom.”
MOVE OUT OF STRIKE RANGE & REMAIN COMPLETELY STILL: Keep calm and motionless; physical activity accelerates lymphatic venom spread throughout the bloodstream by over 70%.
Tick Currently Attached and Dining
“Pull straight out with fine-tipped tweezers close to the skin; never smother with oil, butter, or fire.”
GRASP TICK CLOSE TO SKIN WITH FINE-TIPPED TWEEZERS: Grip tick head and mouthparts as close to the skin surface as possible without squeezing the swollen abdomen.