Snakes
Michael (IFMJC@asuvm.inre.asu.edu)
Wed, 15 Sep 1993 21:26:51 -0700 (MST)
I can't "quote" previous posts on this system, but I recall some of t=
he
edible plants mentioned... Cholla, Ephedra, Mesquite beans... not
really nutritious fare, and in many cases the preparation may use mor=
e
energy than the food gives you. It is far better to pack in some
Twinkies, Doritos, Little Debbies, or other trail mix (some tastes
differ :-)
People in the ASU botany dept. do a LOT of desert hiking, and I have
heard of NO ONE getting bit by a rattler. One guy does have a dog
which got bitten, however.
If you think our rattlers are bad, I hear Australia has snakes which =
are
more venemous, more numerous, and more aggressive! Anyone planning a
Drosera hunt?? :-)
-Michael