Redditors Debunked These 30 Survival Myths That Could Actually Get You Killed

Instead of keeping you alive, this false information might get you closer to death.

Mary

• Published in Interesting
• January 24, 2022

Earthquakes, fires, tornadoes, snowstorms, and other calamities can happen at any moment and to anyone. With these man-made or natural disasters, everyone should know basic survival skills and be able to keep themselves safe until help arrives.

With the media and internet these days, you can access various information and conduct your own research on what you should and should not do during these times. However, there are instances that the things or tips that you will find in these sources are not true, and following those will possibly endanger your life and the people around you if not corrected.

Fortunately, to spread awareness and let other people know what survival myths are, a Reddit user named standardgenre45 initiated the discussion about them. The thread will help those who might encounter dangerous situations in the future so that they will not be misled by whatever they see over the internet.

Knowledgeable individuals have shared their experiences in the comment section, providing proof and explaining to other Reddit users why a particular myth will probably kill you if you choose to follow it. You can scroll down to find out what these survival myths are how they can either make the situation worse or get you killed in the process.

The actual thread in Reddit.

#1 Don't get home until the doctor says so.

#2 The sooner the report, the better.

#3 Choose a rock that will help make fire, not a grenade.

#4 Things you have to be BEARy careful.

#5 If you're trapped in a snowstorm while driving.

#6 Humans and animals have different diets.

#7 Water is important, but you are more important than water so keep yourself hydrated.

#8 Antivenin is universal. Don't try to endanger yourself more by catching the snake that bit you.

#9 Cactus will make it worse.

#10 Get yourself a Pedialyte or Gatorade made at home.

#11 Don't breath, cover yourself, and run.

#12 Unless it's a fruit or a vegetable, don't eat anything raw.

#13 Don't wait and get into safety as soon as possible.

#14 Grab yourself some bear spray.

#15 Avoid alcohol at all cost.

#16 Punching the shark's eyes is a better idea than punching its nose.

#17 Do not remove the object.

#18 Tie it on the right place.

#19 Staying on this situation is more beneficial than leaving.

#20 You have to be noisy when alone at regular intervals.

#21 Shelter is also one of the basic human needs. Secure one.

#22 Don't directly apply what you see on televisions or social media, learn to analyze the situation.

#23 All you have to do is stay.

#24 Always choose the better option, no matter how small the chances are.

#25 Choose wisely.

#26 Lightning news for you.

#27 They could be migrating. Who knows?

#28 Sucking is equivalent to faster death.

#29 Urines are toxins flushed from your body which is why you shouldn't drink it.

#30 Great for the survival of the species, but not in surviving hypothermia.

Misinformation can quickly spread these days, so you must be able to distinguish the difference between facts and myths, especially if you are in a life and death situation. Keep in mind that every wrong move decreases your chances of survival.

Are you also a victim of these survival myths? Like and share this story with your family and friends to spread awareness!

Mary