Q&A for How to Survive in the Desert

Your best bet would be a cave. Another alternative would be to find or create shade of any kind.

Band Aids, gauze bandages, triangular bandages, safety pins, gloves, tweezers, scissors, alcohol wipes, and painkillers are some of the items you should include in a first aid kit. More detailed lists can be found in various places online.

The average human can survive without water 3-5 days, but this isn't recommended. Once the body is deprived of fluids, the cells and organs in the body begin to deteriorate.

Although scorpions don't usually "attack" humans, they will sting if they feel like they are trapped or in danger. It's best to stay away from scorpions and areas that you may find them. If, however, you are stung, drink water, as it will dilute the venom in your blood. If you seem to be having an allergic reaction, take allergy medicine if you have it and seek help. Either way, you should rest for a day or two in your current shelter or at the nearest water source. Ultimately, it's just better not to get stung.

It's a misconception that cacti contain a reserve of water. Inside most is a woody, fibrous substance.

If you know it's safe to eat and you have a weapon to kill it with, yes. However, if it's a large, dangerous animal, hunt from a distance.

Try to keep moving, and bind what you can. Your only chance is to get somewhere you can get help.

If you don't see a cave anywhere, look for shade behind big rocks.

Bring heavy and cold resistant gear like winter jackets, face coverings, and scarves. Pack non-spoilable foods like beef jerky, granola bars, etc. Make sure you have water. Seek out shelter or make an insulated one yourself. Lastly, seek civilazation immediatly! A polar desert is no place for someone who doesn't have some serious survival skills.

The smoke will spread and be visible from the sky, so passing planes and jets will be aware of you. Also writing an s.o.s or 'help' with objects could also help.

It is very unlikely a snake will chase you. In most cases it will bite you and disappear again. If you see a rattlesnake, get out of there as quickly as possible.

If you think you can help the camel, do so. (Maybe you could bandage its wound, for example.) Otherwise, you could just leave it. If you were really desperate, you could also kill and eat the camel.

Make sure you have plenty of nutritious food to take with you and take shelter. Replenishing energy is vital.

No, because black can absorb heat, causing it to likely be hotter inside the car than out.

Quicksand is not found in desert environments. The sand in most deserts is so coarse and dense that it won't move under weight. It's usually only a threat in marshy areas.

Expose a plastic bag to the sun so it sweats. Then gather those drops of water and drink from the plastic bag. If you do not have a plastic bag, then you could also dig a hole in the ground and put rocks in that hole. Cover the hole with something like leaves so the sun makes the rocks sweat and you get drops of water.

Carry some matches with you and use those to build a fire. You can also try finding a shelter, which might be warmer than being exposed, or you could possibly bury yourself in sand to retain heat.

Then you should make a shelter using leaves, plants, or even dead animals such a camels.

You could carry around fire starters in your backpack like striking stones, or a lighter and some cotton balls covered in petroleum jelly.

Yes, you can eat scorpions if you cook them, this will burn off the poison and any poison left will most likely have no affect on you. You can eat tarantulas if you cook them as well (if 8 fuzzy legs sound good to you), but smaller spiders would be too much of a danger to consume.

If you have a way to survive where you are, i.e. water source, food source and shelter, and if someone knows where you are and will miss you and come look for you before your supplies run out, then you might consider staying where you are. If you have no water, then don't stay. Same for shelter, food, etc. If you decide to move, leave markings pointing toward your direction of travel.

Tell the child to follow these steps and try your best to comfort them. Stress is harmful, especially in a life-or-death situation. You should also try your best to make sure the child's needs are put first. If they're old enough to understand what to do, make sure you teach them. If something happens to an accompanying adult, the child may still have a chance to be rescued.

Coyotes typically pose no threat to larger animals, including people. Just leave it alone.

Purification tablets can be found at some stores or online. Use those, according to the instructions.

Many animals in the desert will be poisonous to avoid being eaten.

If you can find at least three sticks and a shirt, you can make shade to stay cool. You can also use your shoelaces and leaves.

The best thing to do is be ready for anything. That way, if you had a bad leg, you would be ready.

Find some as quickly as possible. You can only last a few days without water.

No, you should not eat your dog. It can help you find your way out of the desert. Also, your dog can protect you from snakes and other animals.

You could to keep yourself or whoever else occupied, yes. But remember, they are not a main priority.