Geocaching in Florida

Welcome to South West Florida.

Let’s start with a simple rule of don’t put your hand’s anywhere you can’t see. Most folks carry a walking stick or will grab a branch to poke around with if you’re off the pavement.

Florida has all kinds of interesting critters that could cause problems. Leave all snakes alone especially if you can’t identify them. If you should get bit the main thing is to be calm and get help as soon as possible. Don’t buy a snake bite kit it’s a waste of money. Do not under any circumstances cut the wound and try and suck the venom out. That’s an old wives tale that is still perpetuated.

Hogs, Stay clear. They are mean, aggressive and will attack.

Alligators: Stay out of the water and always check the waters edge. They don’t attack and are usually just sunning themselves.

Spiders. If you think you’ve been bitten by a spider and you may not know it for a few hours get medical help. Spiders are usually painless but there area few (Brown recluse / black widow) that can cause major nerve damage. If you’re allergic to any bees or ants make sure to carry an epi pen at all times. Make sure the folks you’re hiking with know your limitations and where you keep the pen.

Plants: we have the normal poison ivy but have quite a few trees that cause issues like Brazilian pepper, poison wood not to mention the cutting strength of the saw palmettos. Not poisonous but will cut your legs like paper.

Most of all have fun 🙂

Team Crime Scene