Most people typically think of earth tones, camouflage patterns, and similar colors when they imagine snakes, but many snakes can have striking or even beautiful coloration. One of the most striking colors that adorn the scales of snakes, and arguably the most sinister, is black. From the matte black of the cottonmouth or certain rattlesnake … Read more
If you live near wetlands, large bodies of water, or any other place that stays moist and damp you have probably encountered a ribbon snake before. These tiny, slender, quick snakes are extremely good swimmers and, if you care to watch the surface of the water, you’ll probably see the rippling wake they leave behind … Read more
For many of us, snakes are scary enough just on their own. A snake could be lying there basking in the sun, and if someone who is frightened of them were to see it, they’d probably run in the opposite direction. But things can get a whole lot worse when you’re dealing with a snake … Read more
Out of all the animals on Earth that slither or crawl, probably none are as subject to as much fundamental fear and revulsion as snakes. Snakes as a category are practically synonyms for evil and treachery, and is no wonder that pretty much everyone avoids them and many people kill them on sight. However, snakes … Read more
The garden snake, more properly called the garter snake, is not a single species but is actually many subspecies, and many of them are quite common throughout the United States, often encountered, as you might guess, in the garden! That is bound to upset some people, but since these snakes are so common we had … Read more
Even if you don’t like snakes, most snakes that you encounter in the wild are nothing to write home about. Most are tiny and furtive, quickly taking cover, and slithering through leaf litter and underbrush to get away from you. However, some snakes are so big, so powerful and so impressive they are genuinely intimidating … Read more
As much as we might hate the sight of a snake slithering around on our property, it is important to know that not all snakes are dangerous…Many of them are very important because they help reduce the populations of rodents and other animals in the wild. How about the corn snake for instance? Is the … Read more
There are all kinds of snake species in North America, and countless more around the globe. In fact, there is so much variety when it comes to snakes (species, subspecies, and even regional variations, and color morphs) that it makes positively identifying any given snake using color alone quite challenging most of the time… Assuming … Read more
Pretty much every single prepper can be expected to have an emergency supply of food for troubled times. Whether it’s a natural disaster or the collapse of society, you’ve got to be able to eat no matter what! Prepping for a weekend power outage, a few weeks of roughing it after a hurricane or even … Read more
Have you ever had a revelation before? Like a real revelation. Like slam on the brakes, gasp in terror, holy smokes sort of revelation? I have. And what’s more, lately I am talking to more and more folks who have woken up in much the same way to the notion that no one is coming … Read more
Drying your veggies is an excellent way to preserve your harvest, as well as a great method for making your own long-lasting and nutritious snacks or meal sides. Dried vegetables are tasty and make for an interesting and sustainable alternative to other methods of preservation. If you’re a prepper, there’s a good chance you’ve already … Read more
We’ve all been there. You’re out and about, enjoying a lovely day, maybe getting ready to light your campfire or a cigarette. You pull out your trusty Bic to suddenly find out that you are out of fuel. Oh, no. What a bummer. You could do what everyone does and toss it, but what if … Read more
If you are a prepper, there’s a high likelihood you’ll be relying on various tools and devices that require liquid fuel to function. It could be a vehicle, a generator, a chainsaw, a lantern, anything- no fuel, no go, it is just that simple. That means that accumulating, properly storing, and rotating your fuel supplies … Read more
When it comes to adapting military procedure, equipment, and terminology to prepping it turns out that some folks usually get riled up. Those who aren’t preppers in their daily lives usually accuse preppers of being posers, wannabes, and other derogatory terms. Many of those preppers feel the need to intricately explain themselves and these choices … Read more
Pretty much everyone who has ever served in the military and a great many preppers will be entirely familiar with MREs, or meals-ready-to-eat, those typically nutritious, sometimes delicious and often gut wrecking pre-cooked field rations. Modern MRE’s contain many components, and one component that is often discarded is the FRH, or flameless ration heater. These … Read more
Sandbags are one of those survival items that is regularly included on many “must-have” lists of gear and goods, but often without much explanation as to why. Being so commonly recommended, they must be useful, but what exactly are sandbags used for in a survival context? Sandbags are commonly placed for defending structures against flood … Read more
Dealing with the collapse of society is no joke. Some folks might think they know what to expect considering all the rioting and general lawlessness that we have seen in the past couple of years, but a true societal collapse is something altogether different. The rule of law will be absent entirely or highly sporadic … Read more
Tornadoes are one of those natural disasters that seem so potent and so random there is nothing you can do except hope to survive their passage. While they are incredibly destructive and can spawn from any storm system when conditions are right, there is always something you can do to improve your chances of surviving … Read more
Camping can be a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy nature. However, if you’re not careful, camping can also be dangerous. One of the biggest concerns while camping in a tent, especially in open spaces, is being struck by lightning. Are tents safe to camp in … Read more
Kids spending time in the kitchen is an important part of life, because they need to be familiar with the basics of preparing food. But it’s also important for their survival. Recently in the news, I saw a story of a 3 year old who survived for several days after her mother died in the … Read more
When it comes to discussions of survival, particularly long-term survival, the topic centers around two environments: Urban environments, because they are viewed as particularly difficult and rural environments, because this is the ideal environment to survive it. At least, according to some. There is quite literally an in-between environment that gets very little in the … Read more
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been a wake-up call for many preppers. It has shown us that no matter how prepared we think we are there is always something that can catch us off guard. This event in particular has underlined the importance of being ready and adaptable so that you may deal with … Read more
When a thunderstorm is rolling in, it’s important to take the necessary precautions to stay safe. One of the most dangerous places to be during a storm is outside in the open, and though many people realize this and head indoors, some might only be able to take shelter inside their vehicle. Considering the fact … Read more
Most veteran preppers know that there is always something to buy or invest in as part of your prepping plan. Supplies, consumables, gear, clothing, training even whole vehicles! This is all well and good when you are swimming in cash, but when your funds are decidedly limited or discretionary money is completely non-existent, prepping in … Read more