Animals
True or False: The brown recluse is a non-poisonous ground dwelling spider. It is furry and brown, with a
dark fiddle-shape mark on it’s back right between the eyes
False; the brown recluse is one of two poisonous spiders in North America (alongside the Black Widow)
True or False: Always apply anti-histamine lotions or sprays when exposed to poison ivy because it will
sooth any rashes developing.
False; it may aggravate the rash and spread it further.
True or False: Most people understand how much sleep they need perfectly.
False; people typically underestimate.
My cathole/straddle trench latrine should be this distance from my shelters and sleeping area.
200 feet
Avoiding Trench Foot is easy when I do this.
Keep my feet and clothes dry.
What kind of insect is a known carrier of Lyme Disease?
A deer tick (simply "tick" will receive credit)
Name all three dangerous plants that we went over
Poison Ivy
Poison Oak
Poison Sumac
Stress does NOT affect this person
No one. Stress affects everyone!
Name four things to consider when finding a campsite.
Who is with you?
Weather/time of year?
What does the map show?
What are your necessities and how close are they?
How close is water?
Where is the campfire and where is it going to be?
True or False: The best solution when it comes to blisters is popping them to avoid any spread and relieve stress
False; clean the area and use mole skin with a small in it hole to reduce pain.