8. Redbacks first came to Japan via Osaka, they hitched a lift on shipping containers initially, they are a relative of the black widow. 7. Jellyfish, There are several popular methods to relieving the pain of a jellyfish sting, one being to apply urine. However, specialists says there is no evidence that this method works. “Despite what anyone tells you, do not apply vinegar, urine or meat tenderizer to the affected area… 6. Inoshishi – just run, faster than your friend! 5. Ask Homer, so it paralyzes your muscels and therfore you are unable to breathe and die from asphyxiation – – The toxin, which is 1,000 times deadlier than cyanide, comes from fish ingesting a type of bacteria that lives on corals in the sea. The toxin acts to block the absorption of sodium, which then prevents muscles from contracting, or in other words, paralysis. These days around 90% of the fugu eaten is farm-raised, usually in ponds filled with onsen (hot spring) water. This means no chance for poisoning, which is why the Tokyo Municipal Government considered doing away with testing and licensing fugu chefs. 4. (or 5. again) Tick – Madani, I'm an expert. Just ask Mark! 3. Bear, see #6. So black bears are more aggressive generally than brown bears, Brown bears (or Higuma) grizzly are generally very weary of humans, but if old and sick, or humanised will attck humans to get an easy meal… however most attacks are when bears are taken by surprise. bear spray is the best deterant, bells, not so much. 2. Ao Daisho is the most prominent snake in Hokkaido, harmless, We do have pit viper too (mamushi) in Hokkaido, quite slow and generally doesnt want to bite you. If you drink alcohol infused with dead snake, well, you are a loser. 1. Osusumebachi, I fucking hate those pricks. However if they are buzzing around your head the best thing to do, is just squat down and it will bugger off. – You guys are so full of awesome, scientific, factual info. ha ha, love it.
I just found out you have a Youtube channel.. I was just listening on the Podcast! I'll be in Japan this summer, but I'll miss Hokkaido this trip. I really wanted to visit Odori Park for the biggest Beer Fest in Japan. I missed it in 2019, I left a day before it started, but I saw all the banners and tents set up! 😛 Next time!
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8. Redbacks first came to Japan via Osaka, they hitched a lift on shipping containers initially, they are a relative of the black widow. 7. Jellyfish, There are several popular methods to relieving the pain of a jellyfish sting, one being to apply urine. However, specialists says there is no evidence that this method works. “Despite what anyone tells you, do not apply vinegar, urine or meat tenderizer to the affected area… 6. Inoshishi – just run, faster than your friend! 5. Ask Homer, so it paralyzes your muscels and therfore you are unable to breathe and die from asphyxiation – – The toxin, which is 1,000 times deadlier than cyanide, comes from fish ingesting a type of bacteria that lives on corals in the sea. The toxin acts to block the absorption of sodium, which then prevents muscles from contracting, or in other words, paralysis. These days around 90% of the fugu eaten is farm-raised, usually in ponds filled with onsen (hot spring) water. This means no chance for poisoning, which is why the Tokyo Municipal Government considered doing away with testing and licensing fugu chefs. 4. (or 5. again) Tick – Madani, I'm an expert. Just ask Mark! 3. Bear, see #6. So black bears are more aggressive generally than brown bears, Brown bears (or Higuma) grizzly are generally very weary of humans, but if old and sick, or humanised will attck humans to get an easy meal… however most attacks are when bears are taken by surprise. bear spray is the best deterant, bells, not so much. 2. Ao Daisho is the most prominent snake in Hokkaido, harmless, We do have pit viper too (mamushi) in Hokkaido, quite slow and generally doesnt want to bite you. If you drink alcohol infused with dead snake, well, you are a loser. 1. Osusumebachi, I fucking hate those pricks. However if they are buzzing around your head the best thing to do, is just squat down and it will bugger off. – You guys are so full of awesome, scientific, factual info. ha ha, love it.
I just found out you have a Youtube channel.. I was just listening on the Podcast! I'll be in Japan this summer, but I'll miss Hokkaido this trip. I really wanted to visit Odori Park for the biggest Beer Fest in Japan. I missed it in 2019, I left a day before it started, but I saw all the banners and tents set up! 😛 Next time!