Travel Tip: Inspect Your Room for Snakes, Spiders & Scorpions

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“Africa ain’t for sissies” I was once told.

And though I’ve been building up my courage since my first game lodge experience in 2007 where I was almost attacked by a lion, this adventurer still has moments of fear and anxiety in the African Bush.

Living in the United States of America, one doesn’t need to worry about deadly snakes, scorpions, spiders and other creatures finding their way into the home (at least in the parts that I’ve grown up). Africa on the other hand, has some pretty creepy wildlife that may decide to call that comfortable bed of yours home. And that’s the last thing you want to come home to late at night.

After returning from yesterday evening’s drive, I took my flashlight (in South Africa it’s called a “torch”), and searched my room for things that didn’t belong. See for yourself in this YouTube video.

Ahhh…I can rest easy for one night!

So for those of you with a vivid imagination. For those of you that are easily frightened. For those of you that are sissies. Consider today’s travel tip if you ever spend the night in a game lodge. For everyone else, I hope that bravery you showed by neglecting to inspect your room at night is just as strong when you wake up in the morning with a spider crawling all over you – or a snake in your shoes – or a scorpion on your toilet seat – or…

What’s the worst surprise you’ve ever found in your bedroom at night – living or not? Share by commenting below.

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I’ll see you out there…!

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