Stay calm at night
The youtubeur spent several days in the Amazon rainforest. Among the things that particularly marked him, there are the many noises that arise from everywhere at night and which can thus cause our concern. For example, if by chance we decide to settle near a water point, it is very likely that our attention will be attracted by the teeth chattering noises of caimans hunting. Also, nightfall favors the influx of insects such as spiders, grasshoppers or cockroaches. You can also come across felines like jaguars or pumas. “It’s a little scary because you always feel like that’s what’s going to eat you, but he was just there to drink, he turned his head, he disappeared“, says Nico Mathieux.
Leave the spiders alone
The most common spider in the jungle is called the phoneutria. It is very dangerous: if bitten, it can cause vomiting and fevers. For men, it can cause “a painful erection”. “But not linked to an erotic stimulant,” adds the youtubeur. It is therefore important not to touch them and to remain vigilant. “Their method of hunting is to stand on leaves, wait for something to pass. And as soon as there is something going on she jumps on it“, specifies Nico Mathieux.
Listen to the sentinel bird
The sentinel bird has an advantage: it screams when something happens. “Usually I heard it as soon as I walked forward, because it warned the animals that I was coming, but if I heard it screaming in the distance, I knew there was suddenly an animal in the distance, I knew about it, and suddenly, I made a little more noise to scare him away when he arrived“, explains Nico Mathieux.
Take a hammock
For sleeping, the hammock is a real ally. In particular, it can protect you from hunting snakes and ants.
Do not (too) cut yourself
In the jungle, anything can become infected. You must therefore be vigilant and avoid cutting yourself as much as possible, for example when removing lianas.
Have tweezers
“It’s almost vital“Says Nico Mathieux. In the jungle, there are a considerable number of thorns that can pierce your hand.” It happens to you almost all the time, so in the evening, you have to remove them one by one, take the time, because in addition, they are toxic, so it gets infected super quickly “, details the youtubeur before concluding:”Avoid touching the vegetation as much as possible. “
Drink water
Nico Mathieux recommends drinking up to 12 liters of water per day. “You sweat instantly, your body, it needs to be cooled, so the water, it totally evaporates through your pores“, he explains.