Chapter 869 The Wet Season Arrives

Curare, as the name suggests, is the poison that hunters apply on bows and arrows to kill prey.

Curares used by hunters vary in different parts of the world.

Some are extracted from plants, and some are obtained from venomous snakes.

Indian hunters in the tropical rainforests of America like to get the poison they need from the brightly colored poisonous dart frogs to make the most classic blow darts.

Bushman hunters in the Kalahari Desert in Africa use the same poison for their bows and arrows, which comes from Chrysanthemum beetles.

Bi Fang chatted with the audience while digging.

“In fact, some ecologists believe that the hunting method of Bushman hunters is a very time-consuming and inefficient hunting method, because collecting poisonous insects itself has a high cost of time and energy, and in addition, you have to ensure that you can find them. "

"If they could use more powerful bows and more lethal arrows, their efficiency could be improved a lot."

"As for why Bushman hunters did not do this, there are various explanations. One of them is that Bushman hunters hunt in this way, not only to meet their survival needs, but also to the cultural customs they advocate, and also to hunting. It is related to the tribal game rules and status that must be followed.”

"Another point is that if this toxic substance collected from the larvae or pupae of beetles is injected into the body of mammals, it will not produce toxic side effects. Only when it enters the animal's blood system, the toxicity will occur."

"So when you attack, you must see blood, otherwise it will be ineffective."

At this time, these fat insects were dug out one by one and placed on the stone puddle beside them.

Bi Fang tied a flat stone to a tree stick with a tree rope and used it as a simple shovel. He dug around under the myrrh tree and quickly pulled out the parasites one after another from the soil. was placed in a recess in a rock.

A lot of them have accumulated in the stone puddle. At a glance, there are seven or eight of them. Under the sunlight, the thin walls of the cocoon shine through, and you can clearly see the big white bugs inside, which are very fleshy.

Seeing Bifang digging a hole, Harley had nothing to do, so he jumped into the pit and started digging. Unfortunately, this guy stayed here and was in the way. After digging for a short time, Bifang drove him back.

As a result, after staying on the ground for a while, the guy couldn't rest anymore. He circled around the myrrh tree several times and suddenly started digging the hole in reverse direction, digging the dirt back to the ground.

Pushing back the soft soil is much easier than digging directly.

If Bi Fang hadn't discovered it early, a lot of effort would have been in vain.

What's even more annoying is that a group of spectators seemed to be just watching the joke, but no one reminded him. It was really heartbreaking, so they decided to punish Harley's share of the ostrich eggs tonight.

Poor Harley, who was driven away again, lay on the ground with nothing to do, not knowing what kind of punishment he had incurred.

Gradually, a large hole gradually appeared around the originally low myrrh tree. He kept digging until the sunset, and then he stopped and confirmed that there were no beetles nearby.

Bi Fang worked hard to fill back the soil, restoring it to its original appearance as much as possible, and finally took stock of his harvest.

A total of thirteen beetles were dug up, two of which were parasitized and were enhanced versions. The harvest was quite fruitful.

Bi Fang held the insects in the palm of his hand and put them all into the compartment of his backpack.

"We are not in a hurry to use these bugs. Although the venom of Chrysomelidae beetles is not easy to lose effect, if it is applied too early, some bumps and scratches will cause the venom to be lost, and it will be lost out of thin air."

"Although this poison is strong, it does not take effect too quickly. As I said before, the animals that were shot can often escape with injuries for 60 to 100 kilometers before finally slowing down and falling to the ground and dying. This is This means that in an emergency, we cannot rely on it to save our lives, it can only be used for hunting and hunting.”

When a ferocious beast attacks, if you rely on this venom to save your life, you will die countless times.

Animals are not perpetual motion machines. It would take at least several hours to run that far. By the time the poison takes effect, the grass on the grave may have grown.

"We can also collect the resin from the myrrh tree for later use."

[The geese have been plucked, and they are convinced]

[It’s really awesome, use whatever you see, the utilization rate is 100%]

【What is wilderness survival? (tactical fallback)]

Bi Fang then cut a hole in the small tree and used some leaves to catch the slowly overflowing branches.

“The three wise men from the East brought myrrh to Jesus because it could help heal wounds, hinting at the suffering, sacrifice and rebirth that Jesus was about to face.”

"According to legend, myrrh is like the 'blood of the Virgin Mary', which has regenerative energy and can purify dirty bodies and minds; it is recorded in the Old Testament that women used it to cleanse the body, especially to deal with reproductive system infections. Question; warriors carried myrrh into battle because it helped wounds heal."

"The "Compendium of Materia Medica" also says: Myrrh can activate blood circulation, reduce inflammation and relieve pain, and can be used to treat wounds and regulate women's mechanical functions. This coincides with the ancient usage in the West."

"Modern science has also proven that it does have this effect. It can treat abscesses, various ulcers and malignant sores. It is also suitable for treating problematic skin such as acne and facial herpes."

"But one thing is interesting. There are some essential oils that can help open the sex chakra and boost sexual energy, such as sandalwood, patchouli, jasmine, etc. There are many, many middle-aged men who may know more about it, but they don't Medicine is one of the few essential oils that can reduce sexual energy: it can cool down excessive fire in the body and reduce excessive desires and distracting thoughts.”

[Don’t slander me. Although I am middle-aged, I don’t know any of this! 】

[Men should stay away from it]

[Got it, let’s buy sandalwood, patchouli, and jasmine essential oils]

【Ok, Ok】

[Awesome, reverse operation, right?]

[Fang Shen, my friend asked me to ask you what other essential oils can boost sexual energy. I don’t mean anything else. I just want to avoid it and cultivate my body (dog head)]

The setting sun spreads down, and the light golden edge is set on the boundary between the earth and the sky, which is a bit dazzling.

Only then did Bi Fang notice that it was almost nightfall. He stuffed the cooled and hardened resin wrapped in myrrh leaves into his bag, started to light a fire to cook, and at the same time set up camp for tonight.

Jerry, who had been stuck in his bag, secretly got out of his bag and began to look at his surroundings.

While Bi Fang started the fire with kindling, he also saw this scene, but ignored it.

There were not many shrubs nearby, and there was a clear view. Bi Fang didn't see any venomous snakes or other dangers, so he just let it go.

He always likes to give animals enough freedom, otherwise he feels as if he is abusing them.

Maybe it’s because I don’t like being restrained and yearn for the vast world, and I feel the same way about pets.

In the fire pit, broken branches were thrown into it. The sound was crisp and there was not much moisture at first sight. They were quickly licked by fire snakes and spread, making the fire even more intense.

At this time, darkness had completely fallen. Bi Fang hugged the dry leaves together, threw them on the ground and spread them out.

"Ants are everywhere on the African grasslands, and there are also many army ants. Ants of the genus Army Ant do not have stingers, but they have powerful and powerful jaws. The number of colonies can reach 22 million. You don't want to be attacked by them, so choose a camp site. Be sure to check if there are any ant nests nearby or anything that will attract ants.”

"By the way, in addition to ants, there are also a lot of termites here, so you need to be careful to avoid them."

Bi Fang inserted two wooden spears into the ground, which directly served as the main structure of the shack.

The temperature has dropped significantly in the past few days, especially at night, so a shack had to be built to keep warm.

[Why do I hear this sentence so strangely]

[What do you mean besides ants, there are also termites? Are termites not ants?]

[Termite: Am I expelled from the termite membership? 】

Bi Fang stopped what he was doing and said with a smile: "Don't you know? Termites are not ants. If we really talk about it, they are actually relatives of cockroaches."

【! ! ! 】

【What the hell? 】

[Are termites relatives of cockroaches? 】

"Although the word 'ant' is in their names, termites are not a type of ant. There are big differences between the two in terms of morphology, evolution, and feeding habits."

"Ants belong to the order Hymenoptera taxonomically. They have four wings, all of which are translucent. The upper two are obviously larger than the lower two."

"However, most ants lose their wings when they live on the ground, so we can know what the wings of Hymenoptera insects look like by observing the wasps that are closest to ants."

"Both ants and bees have knee-like antennae, which are similar to a 'く' shape, and have an obvious thin waist. This is where they differ from termites."

While explaining, the shack on the open space gradually took shape.

Bi Fang has done this kind of thing too many times. If he just wants a warm shack, he can even build one using materials within half an hour if necessary.

"In addition, both ants and wasps are insects with complete metamorphosis, that is, their life cycle includes four stages: egg, larvae, pupa, and adult. The larvae are small flesh insects that are completely different from the adults. They must go through the pupa stage before they can become adults. Winged adults."

"But termites taxonomically belong to the order Blattida, also known as the order Isoptera. Their upper and lower wings are equally large, and the upper layer is thicker than the lower layer."

"Cockroach is the scientific name of cockroach. The larvae and adults of this family are similar in form. They only need to molt multiple times before they can grow wings. They are incomplete metamorphosis insects."

"From the perspective of the evolutionary history of insects, termites are a relatively ancient and primitive insect species. They are closely related to cockroaches and can be regarded as one of the ancient ancestors of the insect world. Ants, on the other hand, only have a survival history of 60 million years. Closely related to bees.”

"The reason why termites have always been regarded as ants is because their living habits and reproduction methods are very similar to ants. Their offspring are also divided into worker ants, soldier ants, and reproductive ants. Socially speaking, they are basically the same."

As soon as the words were spoken, Bifang's shack was built.

The ground was covered with soft leaves and hay. Harley, who was teasing Jerry next to him, was not polite. He pushed away the big mouse lying in front of his head and found a comfortable place to lie down.

Jerry and Harley see each other often these days, and they have become familiar with each other's relationship.

Harley knew Jerry couldn't eat it, and Jerry also knew Harley wasn't as terrible as he thought.

[My mother, it shocked me for a whole year]

[This is the first time I know this kind of thing]

[It’s a secret about insects]

[It turns out it’s not a bug, it’s another day of gaining knowledge. 】

After making the shack, Bifang clapped his hands contentedly, and at the same time took out the ostrich eggs from the fire pit, cracked them, peeled off the shells and distributed them to the animals.

At this time, Harley came to his senses, came up to him, and ate happily.

Bifang didn't really give less, it was just a joke in his heart.

Animals' IQ is actually very limited. If they are not punished on the spot, they can't understand what they did wrong after the fact.

So when the matter is done, it's too late to take action.

This is also why many Huskies remember to eat but not to be beaten. They have to destroy the house if they should. If they are not caught on the spot, the memory effect is almost zero.

"It is best to prepare food at a certain distance from the sleeping area to prevent the noise made by nocturnal animals lured by food from affecting your rest, and also to stay away from the Cang Qiang attracted by the aroma of food."

"If possible, it is best to build a small tent for storing food near the cooking place. Remember not to put food in the sleeping tent, which is a very dangerous behavior."

After eating the second ostrich egg, Bifang found a place to bury the garbage, and today's live broadcast ended here.

"If you are not alone in the wilderness, then away from the sleeping and cooking places, you can choose a place where everyone works together, chats or does other activities."

"This area will be the social center of the entire team. Every member who is active in this area has the obligation to keep the area clean and make it have some ritual sense."

"Although it seems useless, it can provide you with unexpected spiritual strength in the wilderness, and may become the key and pillar of survival."

"Okay, today's live broadcast ends here. To be honest, I really hope it will rain tomorrow so that I don't have to work hard to find water."

After a few final greetings with the audience, Bifang turned off the live broadcast and added some wet firewood.

As if knowing the time had come, Jerry automatically got into the backpack. The backpack moved for a while and finally stopped, obviously finding its own binding position.

Bifang also came under the shack, found a good place, turned his back to the campfire, and prepared to rest.

Harley licked his lips and looked around at the quiet surroundings. Finally, he chose to come to Bifang's back, curled up, and chose to rest back to back.

I don't know if Bifang's words really worked, this time God was particularly powerful.

Thunder roared in the sky, and heavy rain fell, once again moistening this long-dry land, symbolizing the disappearance of the dry season.

But the time seemed a little wrong.

Bifang opened his heavy eyes.

It seems to be three or four in the morning now?

After being kicked away by his own wolf pack, the wolf will no longer howl.