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Dangerous Wild and Domesticated Animals
Who has had a bad encounter with a wild animal or a "domesticated" animal, such as a bull, hog, ram, or stallion? Ā I have had a few close calls, but I am thinking your experiences are probably more noteworthy.
Read moreā¦Brown Recluse Spider
Brown Recluse SpiderĀ See this link from Land Surveyors United...Brown Recluse
Read moreā¦What about dangerous dogs?
What about dangerous dogs? Ā The mailman isn't the only one who looks at a dog as more of a threat than a pet. Ā Land Surveyors have to enter more parts of properties guarded by dogs than any other professional. Ā I have been bit two times by dogs and h
Read moreā¦Safety and Insects
Safety and Insects Ā is what I am calling the discussion. Ā Here is a link to a discussion about general safety and specific safety requirements mixed with some killer bee dialogue. Please continue posting replies to this discussion here in the Poisono
Read moreā¦Manchineel (Hippomane mancinella)
Manchineel (Hippomane mancinella)Ā is a dangerously poisonous tree reaching up to 15 meters in height with alternate shiny green leaves and spikes of small green flowers. Ā The fruit is greenish to yellow-green at ripeness. Ā In less than an hour, sever
Read moreā¦Multiflora Rose
Multiflora RoseĀ is a plant which is not poisonous or deadly, however, I would rather roll around in a coil of barbed-wire fencing than try to walk through a thicket of Multiflora Rose - even with a machete.
This is a life- size photo of the barbs on a
Read moreā¦Burned by Wild Parsnip
Burned by Wild ParsnipĀ is exactly what happened to me in 2009. Ā Not fun at all! |
Burned by wild parsnipSun-induced burns from a common weed stump medical professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike.David J. EaganĀ Wild parsnip: The plant that can put yo |
Mosquitos may be the most dangerous animals on the planet
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Top Ten Most Dangerous Animals
Top Ten Most Dangerous AnimalsĀ - No surprises here. Ā One or more of the top ten most dangerous animals in the world may be found while surveying in your area.
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Read moreā¦Parsnip, Devils Club, rogue dogs, black bears, brown bears ect.
If you can wash your skin with water after being in the parsnip weed it won't burn you...Alaska is full of it. Gets 7 foot tall...The natives say that the height of the flower will be the depth of the snow come winter...One of the reasons I chose to
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