| Antique bottle hunting can always be accompanied | | | | and debris on the surface. You should have |
| by the potential of hazardous and or harmful | | | | fashioned a walking stick to help prevent falls. |
| effects to the detriment of those in pursuit of | | | | There are many thorn producing plants in the |
| their treasures. It would be very foolish to | | | | jungle, one of the worst is the black palm which is |
| venture into any search area without considering | | | | very narrow and has very large formidable |
| the possibility of incurring even a minor injury. This | | | | thorns. If loosing your balance, it is almost an |
| possibility is amplified when your search leads you | | | | automatic response to reach out to grab the first |
| into a real tropical rain forest. | | | | available object to prevent falling. This is where |
| Before stepping off onto your desired quest, | | | | you must condition yourself to avoid that impulse |
| always leave a detailed route map of your | | | | and rely on your walking stick. |
| starting point, intended search area, and expected | | | | Remove any thorns as quickly as possible, rinse |
| time of return with a responsible party. Give | | | | with water, treat with an antiseptic and cover |
| yourself plenty of time, because the density of | | | | with bandage. The same procedure should be |
| the jungle growth can vary widely. Do not rely on | | | | followed with any cuts or abrasions to prevent |
| your cell phone for guarantied communications, as | | | | any infection. Do not ignore hygienic standards |
| there is the possibility your signal will not get out. | | | | that keep you healthy. |
| Your equipment must include a well stocked first | | | | As there are several species of venomous |
| aid kit, a good compass, fire starting items (if you | | | | snakes in the rain forest, plus all the debris on the |
| have to spend the night), ample water, food | | | | surface, heavy durable boots are a must. Tennis |
| items, insect repellent plus your digging tools. A | | | | shoes, sandals or other light foot wear is only |
| sharp machete is a must. | | | | asking for trouble. Your dressing for the jungle, |
| When working your way to your targeted area, | | | | not a social affair or seeking a comfort zone. |
| you will be stumbling and tripping over roots, vines | | | | |