Here we go, a more useful bunch of information than “GO GET A RESPIRATOR AND PANIC WITH ME”. I appreciate this person so much.
I hope this information gets around as much as the post I made about cold weather dressing - this is just as important, just in the other direction.
I was guilty of not having enough carriers for all of my animals - I’ve since rectified that.
I also ordered respirators today. They aren’t that expensive! You can get them on the Evil Site of Evil for ~20 and up. Make sure they either come with the filter pads, or you get some. It’s not always standard.
The following links were provided in subsequent posts:
Alix Powell @thatpowellgirl Y’all remember last year‘s wildfires? @MinkasaurusRex [hey that’s me!] brought to my attention that is wildfire season again, and I think that calls for a safety thread. These graphics showcase last yeardrought drought versus this years drought. This year has the potential to be much, much worse.
If you’re starving, well, you’ve got a source of protein. Actually, you’ve got a lot - Let me explain:
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A lot of insects are edible without needing to be cooked (You’ll be safe eating them uncooked, but it’s better if you can fry them). - Slugs: Can be found easily during the rainy season, or any type of swampy / marsh area. Around 12-16% protein, plus rich in the minerals that promote blood flow - Ants: Small, but easy to find + packed with goodies. Find them in anthills, usually under rocks or at the base of a tree. 14.4 grams of protein / 100 grams, plus 5.7mg iron / 100 grams. - Cockroach: Typically in forest / moist regions, found inside hallow trees, woodpiles, and mulch. Rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Fiber, and nearly 20% protein, depending on the species. - Termites: Another small one, but you can find thousands in rotting logs / wood, usually in the coastal areas or dense forest. Another 14.4 grams protein / 100 grams. - Grasshopper: Found commonly in medows or open fields with over 20 grams of protein / 100 grams - Grubs: Probably your best find, look for them in rotting / hallow trees. They have a lot of carbs, plus some species are 42% protein - The nice thing about these insects is that they aren’t “extreme eats”. Plenty of people in Asian countries eat these things on the regular, so don’t be afraid to chow down if it comes to it.
