Rain forest debris

Never touch what you don't need, for it is the home to many wild animals and insects. Every leaf, every branch, every dead tree, every stone may be a home to many lives. Protect the eco-system, like you protect your own house, and more importantly, ALWAYS respect and fear the jungle. You never know what surprise may be waiting for you underneath.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

This is a good reminder. As a macro enthusiast, in the Netherlands I'm often near the ground, wading through leafs and such. There's no real risk, as not a single poisonous or dangerous thing lives here. I can't really have that same attitude on my travels. Posted 10 years ago
1. Avinash Krishnamurthy
  
  Musk Oxen
  
  Things are quite dangerous here. We have many venomous insects and reptiles in and around the forest areas. It is a different feeling to be able to walk around everywhere without having to fear about bitter surprises, but I will definitely get bored soon from being that safe. That's just me, as I love to take "calculated" risks, and sometimes - risks :P
  
  Yes, it is always better to be safe than sorry. I always respect the jungle, and it is the fear that keeps us attentive and safe. Without the fear of jungle, it is like living on stop clock. Posted 10 years ago, modified 10 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Same here, not afraid to take reasonable risks. It got me malaria a few years back. Posted 10 years ago
  2. 1. Avinash Krishnamurthy
      
      Musk Oxen
      
      I like that! I would say that's a calculated risk because Malaria is mostly curable ;)
      
      If you got what you wanted out of the risk, then it was totally worth it! Posted 10 years ago