01. Scorpions
There’s something about that viciously efficient combination of grasping pincers and curved sting that sparks terror in the human brain.
Read | 02. Button spiders
Would you know a black button spider if it bit you? No-one has died of a spider bite in Southern Africa for decades. But bites can still be serious, and some potentially lethal.
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03. How to survive a bee swarm
What do you do when a swarm of bees heads your way? Memorize these tips for summer.
Read | 04. Eaten alive by maggots!
Just another internet hoax. Or is it?
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05. Charming snakes
It’s a peculiar way to spend a weekend perhaps, but snake handling has some unexpected health benefits.
Read | 06. Cool snake facts
Myths, misinformation and mystery tend to proliferate around snakes. Even if you think you know a thing or two about these amazing creatures, you might not know it all - yet.
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07. Once bitten, twice shy?
Everyone remembers the searing pain of their first bee sting. What is the difference between a bite and a sting and what should you do when you receive either of these two things? What can you do to a...
Read | 08. Preventing malaria
Where are you taking your family on holiday next time? Just check whether it is an area where malaria is prevalent.
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09. No flies on you
It's not just that flies are annoying, they're germ-laden. This summer, strike them off your guest-list.
Read | 10. Barefoot in scorpion country
A near-fatal scorpion sting on the toe tends to really drive the message home: always wear closed shoes in the bush…
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11. Dangers that lurk in the sea
With all the hype surrounding recent shark attacks, it is easy to forget the other dangers that lurk in the ocean - both at home and abroad.
Read | 12. Insect bites and stings
Insect bites and stings are common and, although bothersome, seldom have serious consequences.
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13. Spider bites and scorpion stings
Only a few species of spiders are dangerous but all scorpions in South Africa are venomous. Here are first aid tips.
Read | 14. Ouch! What was that?
The great Outdoors beckons with the arrival of the summer holiday. Fun in the sun for everyone. But take care, human beings are not the only ones enjoying the Great Outdoors.
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