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5 Survival Myths That Could Get You Killed
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There’s no doubt that there is a lot of helpful information out there about wilderness survival from experts and those who made it out of a crisis situation themselves. Unfortunately, there’s also a lot of false survival information out there – information that can ultimately get you killed.
Here are five of the biggest myths about survival that could cost you your life:
Myth No. 1: You Can Successfully Suck the Poison Out of a Snakebite
The primary reason why this one is a myth in the first place is because we have seen it on so many movies and TV shows. But the truth is that cutting into a snakebite to get to the poison only makes an existing open wound worse. Furthermore, this action does not provide you with a good way to remove all of the poison, and any that you can remove with your mouth can either get on your skin or down your throat.
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At the very least, this will cause heavy skin irritation and severely damage your trachea. The best treatment to handle a snakebite is to use anti-venom and seek medical attention.
Source: http://www.offthegridnews.com/extreme-survival/5-survival-myths-that-could-get-you-killed/
