9 SURVIVAL MYTHS THAT COULD ACTUALLY HURT YOU

How to survive a wild animal attack? How to survive in the wild? There are many rules out there explaining how to behave in emergency situations. But are all of them really that effective?
We at Bright Side have found out that some of those survival tips are actually myths that are not only useless but also potentially dangerous.

TIMESTAMPS
If you’re bitten by a snake, you need to suck the position out 0:26
If you get lost in the forest, you need to find some food 0:56
A lean-to is a great shelter from bad weather 1:22
The fluid in a cactus can save you from dying of thirst 1:43
If you encounter a bear on the trail, play dead 2:05
If an animal eats something, you can eat it, too 2:29
Moss grows on the north side of a tree 2:48
If someone gets hypothermia, put them into a hot tub 3:03
If a shark attacks you, you should punch it in its nose 3:30

SUMMARY
- Snake venom enters the bloodstream extremely quickly, and it doesn’t accumulate at the bitten area. Trying to suck it out is ineffective! The better solution is to get to the hospital as quickly as possible.
- A healthy person can live without food for quite a long time: up to 6 weeks. Your first priority is actually to find a source of safe drinking water and build a shelter where you can hide from extreme weather.
- Before you get started on a suitable shelter, you should assess your surroundings and weather conditions. You need a shelter that can protect you from the wind, rain, or scorching sun.
- Most of the time, cacti are poisonous. Drinking their fluid will make you sick, causing you to vomit up precious liquid and leaving you more dehydrated.
- If you suddenly see a bear, stop and back away slowly, keeping a close eye on the bear. Also, keep your distance! This will show the bear that you don’t have any pretensions of its territory.
- Some berries and mushrooms that are deadly to humans aren’t poisonous to many animals and birds. So you can eat only those berries and mushrooms you can accurately identify as edible species without a doubt.
- Moss can grow on all sides of a tree – it depends on environmental conditions. Don’t rely on this popular myth while trying to find your way out of the forest, or you will get lost.
- Never rub the frostbitten areas because this may cause further tissue damage. You also shouldn’t use hot water or a heating lamp to warm the victim. Instead, you should warm the person’s core up gradually in order not to cause shock to their body.
- Eyes and gills of the shark are much more vulnerable. Also, try to put a solid object between you and the animal – for example, a diving mask or swim board.

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[BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

Have you ever been in a dangerous situation? What was it?

[sincerejustin]

The most dangerous situation I’ve ever been in when my mom took me to Walmart to “browse” and we ended up buying like the whole store. 😂😂😂

[mcfartdouchebag]

The most dangerous situation was for me is stepping on a Lego brick... Good memories...

[ssweety]

The most dangerous situation was in my country I ate something expired it was really bad,
It was at the ICU. for SEVEN DAYS the doctor's said I was going to die their was nothing to,
do to help me.. I didn't remember anything after that I had many shots (it hurt really badly)
my mom prayed.. and prayed... And prayed AND PRAYED for me and guess







I lived THANK GOD (and thank you for reading my comment/story)



Edit: HOW DID I GET SO MANY LIKES?!?

[SplicesAndCelluloid]

Most dangerous situation? Got lost in Ikea. Slept out on display beds and ate thrown away meatballs for a week. ;)

[imtiazsk]

My most dangerous situation I remember, is when I was in a car accident and nothing happened to me considering I was in the back seat and the car fliped twice only one of my relatives got badly injured rest of us sustained minor injuries including myself.
Second one was when the swim instructor didn't help me when I was drowning.Luckily the other instructor saw and saved me and screamed at that instructor for being negligent.

[hutao]

my most dangerous thing i ever encountered is..





School....

Edit:thanks for a lot of likes tho!♡ never had that kind of likes♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[hannahsanimalkingdom]

Well The one big event in my life that almost killed me.






Stepping on A Lego brick.

[katywilliams]

The most dangerous time I have been in

Getting lost in Walmart I found a water source ( water fountain)
Shelter ( in those circle clothes rack with hollow insides )
Food ( samples )




Lol this was a joke 😂😂

[gavinding]

My most dangerous time was when I didn't have internet.

[jolinchua]

My dangerous moment was when I was young (like 7) we were at the beach and the waves came down on me like I owed them money.

[tjhart]

The most dangerously situation I've been in was -math homework
What saved me - calculator

[tanzilasheikh]

dangerous moment "No WI-FI connection"

[mommyswift]

Yeah, you need to suck the "position" out. 😂

[paranormaltuyoutube]

My most dangerous situation I remember, is when I was lost for a 2 minutes in Super Market xD

[teatime]

The most dangerous situation I've been in . . .
It was horrifying. I swear my heart stopped. All went quiet as the room seemed to turn . . .
I found out that the vending machine ran out of skittles.

[marcusj]

Mario eats mushrooms and he's okay🐀

[kawaiimarshmellow]

When I was lost in Target for 2 minutes XD

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TIMESTAMPS
If you’re bitten by a snake, you need to suck the position out 0:26
If you get lost in the forest, you need to find some food 0:56
A lean-to is a great shelter from bad weather 1:22
The fluid in a cactus can save you from dying of thirst 1:43
If you encounter a bear on the trail, play dead 2:05
If an animal eats something, you can eat it, too 2:29
Moss grows on the north side of a tree 2:48
If someone gets hypothermia, put them into a hot tub 3:03
If a shark attacks you, you should punch it in its nose 3:30

[uchemiller]

Most dangerous situation I have ever been In was when I was swimming in a swimming pool and I got stuck under a boat for 35 seconds.